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      <title>TRAFFIC ALERT: Construction on NB 131 Extended An Extra Week</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2024 14:11:32 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[West Michigan drivers brace for another week of traffic hassles as northbound US131 closure at 28th Street prolonged until late April. Plan alternate routes! <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/traffic-alert-construction-on-nb-131-extended-an-extra-week/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[West Michigan drivers brace for another week of traffic hassles as northbound US131 closure at 28th Street prolonged until late April. Plan alternate routes! <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/traffic-alert-construction-on-nb-131-extended-an-extra-week/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Can You Get A Ticket For Going ‘Too Slow’ In Michigan?</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2024 22:27:49 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[We all know it's against the law to speed in Michigan but what about those drivers that drive too slow? <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/can-you-get-a-ticket-for-going-too-slow-in-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[We all know it&apos;s against the law to speed in Michigan but what about those drivers that drive too slow? <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/can-you-get-a-ticket-for-going-too-slow-in-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>New to Michigan? Here are 7 Must-Know Words and Phrases</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2024 19:47:23 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Every state has its own 'language'. Take a look at some key Michigan words and phrases that everyone should know. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/694/p/michigan-slang-explained/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every state has its own &apos;language&apos;. Take a look at some key Michigan words and phrases that everyone should know. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/694/p/michigan-slang-explained/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>US-131 Closed: MDOT Says You Should Expect To Add This Long To Your Commute</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Apr 2024 11:39:37 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Get ready for traffic changes on US131 in West Michigan as critical repairs to bridges over Plaster Creek begin Easter Sunday. Plan your route in advance! <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/us-131-closed-mdot-says-you-may-be-late-to-work/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Get ready for traffic changes on US131 in West Michigan as critical repairs to bridges over Plaster Creek begin Easter Sunday. Plan your route in advance! <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/us-131-closed-mdot-says-you-may-be-late-to-work/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>No One Can Agree What the Speed Limit is on This Busy Michigan Freeway</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2024 20:00:16 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Discover the truth behind the variable speed limits on Michigan freeway Flex Lanes. Are drivers really aware of the enforceability of these limits? <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/45/p/flex-route-speed-limit-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Discover the truth behind the variable speed limits on Michigan freeway Flex Lanes. Are drivers really aware of the enforceability of these limits? <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/45/p/flex-route-speed-limit-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Michigan's Paint The Plow Program Returns With Statewide Contest</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2024 19:50:08 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The annual Paint the Plow program from Michigan's MDOT returns for the winter 2024 season. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/michigan-paint-the-plow/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The annual Paint the Plow program from Michigan&apos;s MDOT returns for the winter 2024 season. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/michigan-paint-the-plow/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Grand Rapids Road Work You Need To Know About This Summer</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:00:42 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Plan ahead for summer road trips! MDOT's major rebuilding efforts on state routes and US131 reconstruction could impact your travel routes.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/major-roadwork-projects-michigan-dot/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Plan ahead for summer road trips! MDOT&apos;s major rebuilding efforts on state routes and US131 reconstruction could impact your travel routes.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/major-roadwork-projects-michigan-dot/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Ready for Road Rage? U.S.131 Will Shut Down For Repairs! </title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2024 17:29:20 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Plan your commute ahead as MDOT's $6.2 million project on US131 in Grand Rapids will bring road closures. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/45/p/131-closing-for-repairs/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Plan your commute ahead as MDOT&apos;s $6.2 million project on US131 in Grand Rapids will bring road closures. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/45/p/131-closing-for-repairs/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[Every single expressway exit in the state has a tiny code on each on and off ramp. They may seem totally random but there is a system if you know how to decode it. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/45/p/michigan-ramp-identification-system/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Every single expressway exit in the state has a tiny code on each on and off ramp. They may seem totally random but there is a system if you know how to decode it. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/45/p/michigan-ramp-identification-system/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[Major delays and detours are expected in Allegan as the major intersection of M-89 and M-40 will close for construction of the city's first roundabout. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/allegan-construction-new-roundabout/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Is 140th Ave Bridge the New 100th Street Bridge in GR?</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2024 19:06:43 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[For some reason, semis and bridges in West Michigan just don't seem to get along. Is the 140th Avenue bridge becoming the new 100th Street bridge? <a href="https://wgrd.com/is-140th-ave-bridge-the-new-100th-street-bridge-in-gr/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[For some reason, semis and bridges in West Michigan just don&apos;t seem to get along. Is the 140th Avenue bridge becoming the new 100th Street bridge? <a href="https://wgrd.com/is-140th-ave-bridge-the-new-100th-street-bridge-in-gr/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>SEEK A DIFFERENT ROUTE: MDOT Shutting Down NB US-127 in Lansing</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Feb 2024 17:13:01 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has announced a complete shutdown of US127 northbound between I96 and I496 in Lansing. Find out when and why. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/691/p/michigan-us127-lansing-closure/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has announced a complete shutdown of US127 northbound between I96 and I496 in Lansing. Find out when and why. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/691/p/michigan-us127-lansing-closure/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Zipper Merging Feels Like Getting Cut Off on Michigan's Highways</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/ixp/691/p/mdot-encourages-zipper-merging-method/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 20 Feb 2024 21:08:55 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Learn how Zipper Merging can cut road delays in half, as MDOT encourages drivers to utilize both lanes for smoother traffic flow. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/691/p/mdot-encourages-zipper-merging-method/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Learn how Zipper Merging can cut road delays in half, as MDOT encourages drivers to utilize both lanes for smoother traffic flow. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/691/p/mdot-encourages-zipper-merging-method/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Michiganders Who Despise Roundabouts Are In For A Rude Awakening</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/michigan-roundabout-interchange/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 05 Feb 2024 18:04:05 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Michiganders who are strongly opposed to roundabouts and Michigan Lefts will soon have another interchange to navigate, diverging diamonds. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/michigan-roundabout-interchange/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Michiganders who are strongly opposed to roundabouts and Michigan Lefts will soon have another interchange to navigate, diverging diamonds. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/michigan-roundabout-interchange/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>MDOT Survey Exceeds Expectations: No More Gift Cards For Participants</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/ixp/45/p/mdot-announces-end-to-survey-gift-cards/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 01 Feb 2024 21:40:19 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[MDOT exceeded their budget for gift cards in just one day after announcing a $10 incentive for survey participation. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/45/p/mdot-announces-end-to-survey-gift-cards/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[MDOT exceeded their budget for gift cards in just one day after announcing a $10 incentive for survey participation. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/45/p/mdot-announces-end-to-survey-gift-cards/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Eric Meier]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>MDOT: Beets Beat Snow, Battling Michigan’s Icy Snow With Vegetables</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/ixp/694/p/beet-juice-deicing-michigan-roads/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 01 Feb 2024 17:17:47 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Michigan's search for road salt alternatives: enter beet juice. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/694/p/beet-juice-deicing-michigan-roads/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Michigan&apos;s search for road salt alternatives: enter beet juice. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/694/p/beet-juice-deicing-michigan-roads/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Kristen Matthews]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>MDOT's Spring Lineup: Michigan's INTERSTATE Construction Projects</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/ixp/691/p/mi-mdot-2024-interstate-construction/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 01 Feb 2024 17:17:39 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[It's here! Construction season in Michigan is back. Expect lane closures and delays along some of the most traveled interstates. Here's MDOT's 2024's lineup: <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/691/p/mi-mdot-2024-interstate-construction/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[It&apos;s here! Construction season in Michigan is back. Expect lane closures and delays along some of the most traveled interstates. Here&apos;s MDOT&apos;s 2024&apos;s lineup: <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/691/p/mi-mdot-2024-interstate-construction/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Scott Clow]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Michigan Giving Away Millions, Take Survey To Get Your Cut</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/michigan-giving-away-millions-take-survey-to-get-your-cut/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2024 16:57:45 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The Michigan Department of Transportation is giving away millions to Michiganders who take a survey about the roads they drive and get paid for it. <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-giving-away-millions-take-survey-to-get-your-cut/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The Michigan Department of Transportation is giving away millions to Michiganders who take a survey about the roads they drive and get paid for it. <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-giving-away-millions-take-survey-to-get-your-cut/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Tommy Carroll]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>An Overly Complex New Highway Interchange Is Coming to a Very Small Northern Michigan Town</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/ixp/45/p/diverging-diamond-interchange-gaylord/</link>
      <pubDate>Sat, 27 Jan 2024 21:00:18 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The Michigan Department of Transportation plans to construct a diverging diamond interchange (DDI) in Gaylord. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/45/p/diverging-diamond-interchange-gaylord/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The Michigan Department of Transportation plans to construct a diverging diamond interchange (DDI) in Gaylord. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/45/p/diverging-diamond-interchange-gaylord/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Eric Meier]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>ROADSIDE UPPER PENINSULA: Michigan's - World's Largest Snow Gauge</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/ixp/691/p/michigan-snow-thermometer/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jan 2024 15:28:13 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Uncovering the Secrets of the Keweenaw Peninsula: From Buried Trees to the World's Largest Snow Thermometer. Find out what makes this Michigan gem so special. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/691/p/michigan-snow-thermometer/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Uncovering the Secrets of the Keweenaw Peninsula: From Buried Trees to the World&apos;s Largest Snow Thermometer. Find out what makes this Michigan gem so special. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/691/p/michigan-snow-thermometer/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Scott Clow]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Funny Highway Signs Will Soon Be Banned in Michigan</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/funny-highway-signs-will-soon-be-banned-in-michigan/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jan 2024 15:15:32 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[New regulations are set to ban witty and creative messages on digital highway signs in Michigan <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/funny-highway-signs-will-soon-be-banned-in-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[New regulations are set to ban witty and creative messages on digital highway signs in Michigan <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/funny-highway-signs-will-soon-be-banned-in-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Laura Hardy]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Can You Legally Pass A Snow Plow In Michigan?</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/ixp/878/p/legally-pass-snow-plow-michigan/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jan 2024 17:32:32 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[With all of the winter snowstorms on the way, are you able to legally pass a snowplow truck? Find out more before you get on the road in Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/878/p/legally-pass-snow-plow-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[With all of the winter snowstorms on the way, are you able to legally pass a snowplow truck? Find out more before you get on the road in Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/878/p/legally-pass-snow-plow-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisha B.]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Michigan is One of the Worst States for Potholes in 2024</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/michigan-is-one-of-the-worst-states-for-potholes-in-2024/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jan 2024 13:04:45 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Michiganders have a greater chance of hitting a pothole than the majority of other states. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/michigan-is-one-of-the-worst-states-for-potholes-in-2024/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Michiganders have a greater chance of hitting a pothole than the majority of other states. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/michigan-is-one-of-the-worst-states-for-potholes-in-2024/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Big Joe Pesh]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Could Michigan Be Looking To Replace The Gas Tax?</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/ixp/694/p/michigan-replace-gas-tax/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jan 2024 01:05:06 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Michigan is thinking about replacing the current gas tax with a different system. See the options that MDOT is considering for replacement.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/694/p/michigan-replace-gas-tax/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Michigan is thinking about replacing the current gas tax with a different system. See the options that MDOT is considering for replacement.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/694/p/michigan-replace-gas-tax/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Kristen Matthews]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Could 2023-2024 Be Michigan’s Mildest Winter Ever?</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 04 Jan 2024 19:53:50 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[No, it's not just you who noticed the lack of snow this winter in Michigan. We're seeing one of the mildest winters in state history. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/2023-2024-michigans-mildest-winter-ever/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[No, it&apos;s not just you who noticed the lack of snow this winter in Michigan. We&apos;re seeing one of the mildest winters in state history. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/2023-2024-michigans-mildest-winter-ever/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Laura Hardy]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>SHHH! Hear That? What IS That Humming on Michigan's New Highways?</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/ixp/691/p/michigan-humming-roads/</link>
      <pubDate>Sun, 24 Dec 2023 21:34:05 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Why are some of Michigan's newest roads 'humming' and why does it seem like it comes and goes? Why does it sound different in other cars? MDOT explains it all! <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/691/p/michigan-humming-roads/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Why are some of Michigan&apos;s newest roads &apos;humming&apos; and why does it seem like it comes and goes? Why does it sound different in other cars? MDOT explains it all! <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/691/p/michigan-humming-roads/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Can I File a Claim for Pot Hole Damage in Michigan?</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 08 Dec 2023 22:02:04 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Potholes damage so many cars and trucks and the expense can be huge. Can you get reimbursed for that expense? <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/45/p/can-i-file-a-claim-for-pot-hole-damage-in-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Potholes damage so many cars and trucks and the expense can be huge. Can you get reimbursed for that expense? <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/45/p/can-i-file-a-claim-for-pot-hole-damage-in-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Michigan's Winter Heroes: MDOT's Snowplow Names For This Year</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Nov 2023 16:53:39 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[MDOT has released the names of this year's fleet of snowplows, and  some pretty creative ones will be hitting the roads in Genesee County. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/87/p/michigan-snowplow-names-2023/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[MDOT has released the names of this year&apos;s fleet of snowplows, and  some pretty creative ones will be hitting the roads in Genesee County. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/87/p/michigan-snowplow-names-2023/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 07 Aug 2023 18:49:59 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Residents ask about new sunflower fields along Michigan's highways and freeways. It's part of a new Pollinator Habitat Protection Program by MDOT <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/sunflowers-131-mdot-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Residents ask about new sunflower fields along Michigan&apos;s highways and freeways. It&apos;s part of a new Pollinator Habitat Protection Program by MDOT <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/sunflowers-131-mdot-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lauren Gordon]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>A Major Road Closure In Grand Rapids Could Impact Your Weekend Plans</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Jun 2023 11:38:28 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[If you have plans in Grand Rapids this weekend you should be aware of road work that could impact your plans. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/i196-grand-rapids-road-closure/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you have plans in Grand Rapids this weekend you should be aware of road work that could impact your plans. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/i196-grand-rapids-road-closure/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Big Joe Pesh]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Here Are The 10 Commandments of Driving in Michigan</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Apr 2023 19:30:09 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[From turn signals to dodging potholes to zipper merging, here are the 10 commandments every driver should be following on Michigan's roads. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/10-commandments-driving-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[From turn signals to dodging potholes to zipper merging, here are the 10 commandments every driver should be following on Michigan&apos;s roads. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/10-commandments-driving-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lauren Gordon]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Right Lane of Northbound US-131 to Remain Closed for Weeks</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2023 15:24:45 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A fuel spill clean-up on northbound US-131 near Rockford will continue for another two weeks -- restricting traffic in that area to just one lane. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/46/p/right-lane-of-northbound-us-131-to-remain-closed-for-weeks/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A fuel spill clean-up on northbound US-131 near Rockford will continue for another two weeks -- restricting traffic in that area to just one lane. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/46/p/right-lane-of-northbound-us-131-to-remain-closed-for-weeks/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Scott Winters]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>The Big Road Construction Projects Happening In West Michigan For 2023</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2023 17:10:17 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Get ready to see some orange cones. Here are the big construction plans happening in West Michigan for 2023 <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/construction-projects-west-michigan-2023/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Get ready to see some orange cones. Here are the big construction plans happening in West Michigan for 2023 <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/construction-projects-west-michigan-2023/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Big Joe Pesh]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Where's the New Ramp From M-21/Fulton to EB 96? Not Happening Yet</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2022 10:00:28 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A ramp from M-21/Fulton to Eastbound I-96 began construction but has been halted. What's up? <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/45/p/m-21fulton-ramp-eastbound-i-96/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A ramp from M-21/Fulton to Eastbound I-96 began construction but has been halted. What&apos;s up? <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/45/p/m-21fulton-ramp-eastbound-i-96/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Andy Rent]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Safety Service Patrol Begins on Kent County Freeways in November</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2022 15:03:25 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Starting November 1st, the Safety Service Patrol will begin patrolling some of the freeways in Kent County to assist motorists in need. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/46/p/safety-service-patrol-begins-on-kent-county-freeways-in-november/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Starting November 1st, the Safety Service Patrol will begin patrolling some of the freeways in Kent County to assist motorists in need. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/46/p/safety-service-patrol-begins-on-kent-county-freeways-in-november/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Scott Winters]]></dc:creator>
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