quickfact:
One of the most unique bridges in Michigan is the siphon bridge carrying old US 2 over the Manistique River. The bridge deck is actually four feet below the water level, and has been featured in "Ripley's Believe it or Not!"
One of the most unique bridges in Michigan is the siphon bridge carrying old US 2 over the Manistique River. The bridge deck is actually four feet below the water level, and has been featured in "Ripley's Believe it or Not!"
Monday, May 5, 2008
Detroit Free Press
Some many potholes, so few dollars and crews for repairs
When you see more potholes and fewer crews out repairing them this year, you can thank money problems...
read more... Sunday, May 4, 2008
The Oakland Press
Make roads a priority and funding will follow
A pothole season that is arguably the worst in Michigan history is likely to fuel discussion of what...
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Detroit Free Press
Some many potholes, so few dollars and crews for repairs
When you see more potholes and fewer crews out repairing them this year, you can thank money problems...
read more...
The Oakland Press
Make roads a priority and funding will follow
A pothole season that is arguably the worst in Michigan history is likely to fuel discussion of what...
read more...
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Drive MI monitors news outlets around the state to stay informed on the latest debates and discussions that deal with Michigan’s transportation network. This page features the latest coverage on issues that might be of interest,including bulletins and press releases from Drive MI, and news articles that have appeared around the state. There is also an archive section for older stories that might still be relevant to site visitors.
Detroit Free Press
Some many potholes, so few dollars and crews for repairs
When you see more potholes and fewer crews out repairing them this year, you can thank money problems that increasingly limit what county road commissions can do to keep up.
read more...
MSNBC: America's infrastructure facing midlife crisis
As U.S. roads and bridges become more congested, traffic may become the least of Americans' travel worries. NBC's Kevin Tibbles reports in a special NBC four-part series, "Falling Apart," which began April...
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Monday, May 5, 2008Detroit Free Press
Some many potholes, so few dollars and crews for repairs
When you see more potholes and fewer crews out repairing them this year, you can thank money problems that increasingly limit what county road commissions can do to keep up.
read more...
Latest Drive MI Bulletin:
Tuesday, April 29, 2008MSNBC: America's infrastructure facing midlife crisis
As U.S. roads and bridges become more congested, traffic may become the least of Americans' travel worries. NBC's Kevin Tibbles reports in a special NBC four-part series, "Falling Apart," which began April...
read more...
Recent Drive MI Press Releases
April 7
Pothole Contest Winners Announced
LANSING — A coalition working to secure more funding to fix Michigan’s roads and bridges today announced four “service station scholarship” winners of a month-long contest to identify the worst...
read more...March 19
Michigan Transportation Team Launches Ad Campaign
OKEMOS, Mich. – With Michigan motorists facing arguably the worst pothole season in history, the Michigan Transportation Team (MTT) is calling on legislators to “Fix Our Roads NOW!” in an aggressive...
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