The First Main Road Across Michigan Was Known as the Wolverine Pavedway
When the first pavement was laid in the mid 1910s, the route that today is Grand River Avenue was called the Wolverine Pavedway.
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We’re Number One! Michigan Is Now The Worst State For Potholes
This might come as a surprise to some but Michigan has some issues when it comes to potholes.
Chicago’s Street Grid System Was Dreamed Up by a Vacationer in Paw Paw, Michigan
A nearly forgotten figure in the history of Chicago is the man who dreamed up the city's street grid. He did it while on vacation across the lake in Paw Paw, Michigan.
MSP Urges Residents to Prepare for Winter Storm, Dangerous Driving Conditions
A winter storm is heading for the Mitten State Wednesday through Friday and Michigan State Police are urging southern Lower Peninsula residents to be prepared.
Does US-131 in Grand Rapids Stress You Out? MDOT Wants to Hear From You
Based on comments from the public and stakeholders, US-131 was identified as a major future transportation project.
Beet Juice Could Be Used on Michigan Roads During the Winter
Beet juice acts an adhesive when mixed with salt on icy roads.
Waze Will Now Alert You to Icy or Unplowed Roads
You can now alert other drivers of ice and unplowed roads when using the Waze app.
Is Michigan About To “Fix The Damn Roads” With Toll Roads?
MDOT is trying to get the OK to look into it.
This Video of a Semi Crossing the Mackinac Bridge During the Polar Vortex Is as Extreme As Anything ‘Ice Road Truckers’ Ever Did
This video, recording during the Polar Vortex storm from January 2019 will give you the same on-the-edge-of-your-seat feeling you likely got watching Ice Road Truckers.