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Cement shortage in Michigan could delay some construction projects into next year

Construction projects across the state of Michigan that are dependent upon concrete are being delayed due to a cement shortage caused by what is being called a “perfect storm” of events. According to a report from the Detroit Free Press, the Michigan cement industry had to delay the start of shipping this spring due to […]

November 11, 2014

Roadbuilding

Man dies after pedestrian bridge collapses

One man is dead after a pedestrian bridge in Detroit collapsed onto Southfield Freeway. The collapse happened after the bridge was struck by an oversized truck. Investigators say there were no structural issues with the bridge. Nobody was on the bridge or under the bridge at the time of the accident. However the driver of […]

September 26, 2014

Roadbuilding

Michigan DOT examines Ohio roadbuilding in latest ‘Reality Check’ update

In it’s latest “Reality Check” video, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) looks at why Ohio roads are in better condition than those in Michigan. The agency began the “Reality Check” video series in March, when it launched the first two videos aimed at debunking common transportation myths. The most recent video — “Why can’t […]

April 30, 2014

Roadbuilding

Michigan DOT invests $1.1 million in safety improvements with Midland roundabout

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) announced on Thursday that it will begin work on a new roundabout in Midland on Monday. Construction was originally scheduled to begin in early April, but the agency said frost delayed the project. Related: Roundabouts And Intersections: Two Traffic Control Devices, Many Options The DOT said the project, located […]

April 24, 2014

Roadbuilding

Michigan DOT debunks transportation myths with ‘Reality Check’ series

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is using a series of videos and information sheets to debunk a few transportation myths. [youtube h5COjch-iNk nolink] The series, dubbed “Reality Check” examines what the agency calls “common transportation misconceptions” and offers explanations on why those ideas are false. “There are many myths and rumors about transportation in […]

March 10, 2014

Roadbuilding

Michigan DOT, local agencies could receive $100 million for highway damage caused by winter storms

The Michigan Senate has a plan for tackling potholes left on local and state roads by recent winter storms. Related: Chicago DOT works around the clock to repair potholes State lawmakers are considering a proposal that would grant $100 million to state and local highway repairs, Detroit Free Press reports. This winter brought especially harsh conditions […]

February 20, 2014

Roadbuilding

5 Ways to Maximize Your Vegetation Management Budget

Tighter vegetation management budgets call for hard-working strategies. It’s a common conundrum — as challenges controlling invasive weeds and brush increase, vegetation management budgets decrease. Couple that with overstretched roadside crews and rising operational costs and you have an epic war with weeds. To learn how vegetation managers are prevailing against these challenges, I spoke […]

January 31, 2014

Roadbuilding

Michigan DOT plans nearly $4.9 million in road projects

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and Senator Dave Roberston announced last month nearly $4.9 million in road repair projects. The projects will repair roads in Oakland and Genesee counties, where Robertson serves. MDOT is funding the projects through the $115 million state Roads and Risk Reserve Fund. Robertson said the projects will total $4,875,000. […]

January 2, 2014

Roadbuilding

MDOT launches Toward Zero Deaths campaign with fatality messages

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) on Wednesday launched a statewide safety campaign that features traffic signs displaying the number of traffic fatalities on Michigan roadways. The campaign, “Toward Zero Deaths,” is an MDOT effort “to influence driver behavior and improve safety.” It builds on the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) campaign, “Toward Zero Deaths: A […]

July 26, 2013

Roadbuilding

Six projects receive mid America regional America’s Transportation Awards

Six transportation projects have won awards in the sixth annual mid America regional America’s Transportation Awards competition. The competition, sponsored by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), AAA and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, recognizes transportation projects in three main categories: “Ahead of Schedule,” “Under Budget” and “Best Use of Innovation.” […]

July 18, 2013

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Construction begins on Black River Bridge

Construction on a new Black River Bridge in Port Huron, Michigan, can now begin thanks to a signed agreement between the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Michigan Department of Transportation for a $30 million American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) grant, U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced on Dec. 13. The money will go […]

December 15, 2010