by Fix MI State | Jul 7, 2017 | Roads & Bridges
METRO DETROIT, MI — Back to normal. That’s what Michigan’s road construction scene is this weekend after most projects were on recess during the July 4th holiday. Here’s a listing of projects and associated lane, ramp and road closures for the period of July 7-10 from...
by Fix MI State | Jul 6, 2017 | Roads & Bridges
GRAND BLANC TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WJRT) – A major construction project underway is shutting down an exit ramp in Southern Genesee County. It may cause some traffic tie ups and headaches for drivers in the short run, but it could solve some major congestion issues in...
by Fix MI State | Jul 6, 2017 | Roads & Bridges, Stormwater & Wastewater
On schedule and on budget. And with any luck, sewage will be flowing in a new, large sewer line under 15 Mile in Fraser by Labor Day weekend. That’s the word today from Macomb County Public Works Commissioner Candice Miller, whose office is overseeing the...
by Fix MI State | Jul 3, 2017 | Roads & Bridges
PELLSTON — The construction on U.S. 31 north of Pellston continuing is still on schedule, according to Michigan Department of Transportation officials, but unnecessary distractions from lost drivers are causing headaches for the contractors. While there will be a...
by Fix MI State | Jul 3, 2017 | Roads & Bridges
JACKSON, MI – Construction starts July 31 on Jackson Street in downtown Jackson, as the street will have new water mains, streetscape lighting and new pavement. The project, which costs $503,162.68, was approved by the Jackson City Council on Tuesday, June 27....
by Fix MI State | Jun 30, 2017 | Roads & Bridges
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – After over two months of lane closures due to construction, Michigan Street in downtown Grand Rapids is finally fully operational again. Exit and entrance ramps from eastbound and westbound I-196 to Ottawa Avenue were closed to accommodate...
by Fix MI State | Jun 29, 2017 | Roads & Bridges
Michigan’s rural roads and non-interstate highways are among the worst in the nation, according to new research from the national transportation research group, TRIP. The Great Lakes state ranked 18th in the nation for the most rural roads in poor condition, according...
by Fix MI State | Jun 29, 2017 | Roads & Bridges
When it comes to new road projects, Thursday is not a day of the week that typically sees new construction starts, especially as we sneak closer to a big holiday. Because July 4 falls on a Tuesday, we have an extra long holiday weekend, and so do workers on...
by Fix MI State | Jun 29, 2017 | Roads & Bridges
TRAVERSE CITY — Local transportation officials hope additional signage at pedestrian crosswalks along Grandview Parkway will clear up some potential right-of-way confusion. Michigan Department of Transportation crews this week will install yield signs and other...
by Fix MI State | Jun 29, 2017 | Roads & Bridges
KALAMAZOO, MI — Nighttime single-lane closures will occur on a commercial section of M-43 for most of July. The Michigan Department of Transportation announced Thursday that it will start a second phase of construction on M-43, repaving the road between U.S. 131...
