https://www.wcmu.org/tags/roads Roads en-US Copyright Mon, 13 Apr 2026 22:26:31 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-13/stretch-of-m-119-known-as-the-tunnel-of-trees-damaged-by-flooding A spokesperson with the Michigan Department of Transportation said it's unclear when the road will be back up and running. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 22:26:31 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-13/stretch-of-m-119-known-as-the-tunnel-of-trees-damaged-by-flooding Tina Sawyer https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-05/michigans-roads-are-supposed-to-get-more-money-in-new-budget-but-what-if-it-dries-up Michigan's newly adopted transportation budget directs significantly more money to the state's roads and bridges. Fri, 05 Dec 2025 23:35:47 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-05/michigans-roads-are-supposed-to-get-more-money-in-new-budget-but-what-if-it-dries-up Tracy Samilton https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-02/winter-makes-curved-roads-dangerous-researchers-seek-solutions Flashing lights on warning signs near curves can slow drivers and reduce the odds of a crash during winter weather conditions, says a new study by MSU engineers. Testing took place on M-32 near Gaylord. Tue, 02 Dec 2025 10:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-12-02/winter-makes-curved-roads-dangerous-researchers-seek-solutions Eric Freedman, Capital News Service https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-04-16/mi-senate-committee-holds-hearing-on-republican-roads-plan Lawmakers and policy researchers discussed a Republican-led road funding plan Wednesday before the Michigan Senate Appropriations Committee. Thu, 17 Apr 2025 03:07:11 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-04-16/mi-senate-committee-holds-hearing-on-republican-roads-plan Colin Jackson https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-02-10/whitmer-road-plan-includes-marijuana-tax Governor Gretchen Whitmer released a road-and-transportation funding proposal Monday that includes a new tax on marijuana products, more revenue from a business tax aimed at big tech companies, and unspecified budget cuts. Tue, 11 Feb 2025 04:12:39 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-02-10/whitmer-road-plan-includes-marijuana-tax Rick Pluta https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-10-04/pavement-and-parking-lots-how-michigan-communities-are-rethinking-dangerous-roads Michigan is the car manufacturing capital of the country, so it’s no surprise that many roads across the state were built for cars. But some communities around the state are trying to make their streets more pedestrian-friendly. Fri, 04 Oct 2024 17:40:08 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-10-04/pavement-and-parking-lots-how-michigan-communities-are-rethinking-dangerous-roads Teresa Homsi https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-09-03/state-police-launch-electronic-messaging-system-with-truck-drivers The safety campaign was implemented in hopes to benefit ALL drivers Tue, 03 Sep 2024 12:21:26 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-09-03/state-police-launch-electronic-messaging-system-with-truck-drivers Tina Sawyer https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-05-31/whitmer-pitches-innovation-prizes-incubator-at-mackinac The Democratic governor pitched business leaders some of her big ideas Thursday at the Detroit Regional Chamber’s annual Mackinac Island policy conference. Fri, 31 May 2024 13:46:48 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-05-31/whitmer-pitches-innovation-prizes-incubator-at-mackinac Rick Pluta | MPRN https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-03-14/partially-true-statements-made-in-last-weeks-lansings-state-of-the-city-address During Lansing’s State of the City address last week, Mayor Andy Schor said the average rating of city roads has improved in recent years. But is that really true? Mon, 14 Mar 2022 22:45:08 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-03-14/partially-true-statements-made-in-last-weeks-lansings-state-of-the-city-address Sarah Lehr https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2021-09-23/whitmer-says-the-state-will-develop-lakeshore-car-charging-network Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced on Wednesday that the state will develop a network of electric vehicle charging stations along Lake Michigan Thu, 23 Sep 2021 15:01:06 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2021-09-23/whitmer-says-the-state-will-develop-lakeshore-car-charging-network