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Audit: Some MDOT bridge checks fall short

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

Lansing -- Transportation officials failed to inspect some bridges, looked at deteriorating bridges less often than required by state law and did not check for erosion under bridges over rivers, Michigan's auditor said Friday.

Tom Greenwood: Michigan license plates take shape at Adrian prison

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

Whenever I would do anything "questionable" as a kid, my father would jokingly warn me that one day I might find myself "making license plates in a prison." Well, dad, I finally made it.

Westbound I-96 closing tonight at U.S. 127

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:07:00 EST

Ingham County -- The Michigan Department of Transportation has announced there will be a full closure of westbound Interstate 96 near U.S. 127 tonight.

Latest inspection shows Ambassador Bridge in 'fair' condition

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:40:00 EST

Detroit --The Ambassador Bridge is in fair condition, according to a 2008 report released today by the owners of the 80-year-old structure.

Winter road care hits bumps

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:42:00 EST

The Road Commission for Oakland County said that a cut in funds from years of falling gas and registration taxes will mean about half the number of replacement workers on the roads for a second shift during heavy snowfalls and fewer trucks in general.

MDOT to share Nine Mile bridge details with public

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:02:00 EST

Hazel Park -- The Michigan Department of Transportation has announced it will hold an open house to update the public on the current project to replace the Nine Mile bridge over Interstate 75.

Grosse Pointe Woods police seek driver in hit and run crash

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:12:00 EST

Grosse Pointe Woods -- Police are looking for an elderly man who witnesses say struck three children riding on a bicycle Monday near the driveway of the city offices on Mack.

I-94 reopens at Eight Mile after accident

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:01:00 EST

Harper Woods -- Westbound Interstate 94 has reopened at Eight Mile following a brief closure due to a car accident.

Tom Greenwood: Nine Mile bridge is longer

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 01:00:00 EST

After slapping on a hard hat and donning a reflective vest, I recently took an MDOT tour of the project to replace the Nine Mile Bridge over Interstate 75 in Hazel Park.

Goodwill Industries' 'Get on the Bus' campaign ends today

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:49:00 EST

Metro Detroit -- Today marks the last day of the month-long Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit's "Get on the Bus" campaign which helps provide transportation for residents of the Metro area.