Tag: Michigan Department of Transportation

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Michigan expands use of carbon fiber as alternative bridge material

Carbon fiber continues to grow in popularity as an alternative to steel-reinforced concrete bridges, and a recent report indicates the material can stand up to years of harsh weather. Lawrence Technological University tested carbon fiber reinforced polymer components for four years to determine how well they would endure the Michigan’s harsh weather and other conditions. […]

September 16, 2020

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Mich. DOT testing new camera system that inspects bridge decks accurately and safely

The 3-D optical bridge evaluation system collects high-quality imagery at high speeds and will keep workers safe from moving vehicles. More details here.

July 9, 2019

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Mich. DOT conducts bridge inspections on I-69

The Michigan DOT says the Bay Region has more than 1,200 bridges and the all need annual inspections before bad problems develop. More on Equipment World.

May 9, 2019

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New segment of I-75 freeway widening near Detroit set to begin

According to the Michigan Department of Transportation, bad weather delayed the original start date for the second segment of the freeway revamp. Details here.

March 4, 2019

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Mich. DOT names Kratofil COO and chief engineer

The Michigan Dept. of Transportation has officially named its new chief operations officer and chief engineer. Get more details on the appointment here on EW.

October 9, 2018

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Mich. DOT to use design-build to complete I-75 project 10 years early

If MDOT can close on the contract by the end of 2018, it would allow the agency to complete the estimated $1.4 billion, 12-mile I-75 project a decade early.

September 25, 2018

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Mich. DOT begins work on $110M I-94 project

The $110 million road construction project will stretch for 9 miles on Interstate 94 in Michigan. Construction is expected to be completed late 2019.

July 16, 2018

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Emergency roadwork follows historic floods in Wisc., Mich.

Governors of both states declared a state of emergency after storms dumped 6-10 inches of rain during those three days. More on the repairs on Equipment World.

June 22, 2018

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95% of property acquired for Gordie Howe International Bridge

The Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority (WDBA) reports that, as of April 1, nearly 95 percent of the property needed for building the Gordie Howe International Bridge has been acquired by the Michigan Department of Transportation, meaning construction is still on track to begin in 2018, The Detroit News reports. “We’re aware there have been litigation and […]

May 4, 2018

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Mich. I-696 freeway set for repairs, renovations in 2018

Parts of Interstate 696 in Michigan will undergo reconstruction or repairs this year starting in spring, according to the state’s department of transportation. MDOT plans $20 million in repairs on I-696 in Oakland County and a $90 million reconstruction in Macomb County. Along with rehabbing the freeway, the project “will allow the east/west corridor to […]

January 16, 2018

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Mich. DOT warns of uptick in elk-vehicle crashes on M-33; signs going up

In the northeastern area of Michigan’s lower peninsula, signs will soon be posted to warn drivers on M-33 of the massive elk roaming back and forth across this state trunk highway, where a herd has bedded down on one side. This December, five elk have been struck by vehicles in this woodsy area within […]

January 5, 2018

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Mich. DOT offers email and text traffic alerts

Drivers in Michigan can now sign up for email and text alerts for traffic incidents. The state’s department of transportation offers the service via its website, where drivers can sign up for the types of notices they want to get, according to Fox 17 West Michigan. Alerts include crashes, closed highways and construction, and can […]

December 28, 2017