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Governor Whitmer Continues to Fix the Damn Roads with Projects Starting This Week in Six Counties
LANSING, Mich. — Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will begin multiple road and bridge repair projects this week in six counties including resurfacing work on M-28 in Chippewa County, resurfacing M-25 in Huron and Tuscola counties, repairing the Bellevue Road on ramp to US-127 in Ingham County, rebuilding the I-94 Dearing Road exit ramp in Jackson County and rebuilding the I-96 exit ramp to Novi Road in Oakland County. Based on economic modeling, these investments are expected to support 6,365 jobs.
“Across Michigan, we are moving dirt and fixing the damn roads to drive economic activity, help Michiganders go to work, drop their kids off at school, and run errands safely,” said Governor Whitmer. “Through the end of this construction season, we will have fixed, repaired, or replaced nearly 20,000 lane miles of state-owned roads and 1,400 bridges since I took office, supporting 89,000 jobs without raising taxes by a dime. Let’s roll up our sleeves and keep getting things done.”
M-28 Resurfacing Project in Chippewa County
MDOT is investing about $4.3 million to resurface about six miles of M-28 from east of Raco to M-221 in Superior Township. Work includes asphalt milling and resurfacing, guardrail, and pavement markings. Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to support 52 jobs.
“Across Michigan, we are moving dirt and fixing the damn roads to drive economic activity, help Michiganders go to work, drop their kids off at school, and run errands safely,” said Governor Whitmer. “Through the end of this construction season, we will have fixed, repaired, or replaced nearly 20,000 lane miles of state-owned roads and 1,400 bridges since I took office, supporting 89,000 jobs without raising taxes by a dime. Let’s roll up our sleeves and keep getting things done.”
M-28 Resurfacing Project in Chippewa County
MDOT is investing about $4.3 million to resurface about six miles of M-28 from east of Raco to M-221 in Superior Township. Work includes asphalt milling and resurfacing, guardrail, and pavement markings. Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to support 52 jobs.
US-127 Ramp Repair in Ingham County
MDOT will close the Bellevue Road ramp to northbound US-127 in Leslie for maintenance. This work is part of the multi-year US-127 resurfacing and bridge repair project in Ingham County. Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to support 800 jobs.
MDOT will close the Bellevue Road ramp to northbound US-127 in Leslie for maintenance. This work is part of the multi-year US-127 resurfacing and bridge repair project in Ingham County. Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to support 800 jobs.
Funding for this project is made possible by Governor Whitmer's Rebuilding Michigan program to rebuild the state highways and bridges that are critical to the state's economy and carry the most traffic. The investment strategy is aimed at fixes that result in longer useful lives and improve the condition of the state's infrastructure.
M-25 Resurfacing in Huron and Tuscola Counties
MDOT will invest $3.3 million to resurface 10.5 miles of M-25 through Huron and Tuscola counties. Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to support 40 jobs.
Locations include:
Between the Tuscola County line and Myers Road near Sebewaing
Between Helena Road and Fairway Drive near Harbor Beach
Between south of Caseville and the north city limit
MDOT will invest $3.3 million to resurface 10.5 miles of M-25 through Huron and Tuscola counties. Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to support 40 jobs.
Locations include:
Between the Tuscola County line and Myers Road near Sebewaing
Between Helena Road and Fairway Drive near Harbor Beach
Between south of Caseville and the north city limit
I-94 Ramp Rebuilding in Jackson County
MDOT will close the Dearing Road entrance ramp to westbound I-94 for rebuilding in Jackson County. This work is part of the I-94 Jackson project rebuilding nearly 13 miles of I-94 in Jackson, Albion, and Parma in Jackson County. Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to support 2,057 jobs.
MDOT will close the Dearing Road entrance ramp to westbound I-94 for rebuilding in Jackson County. This work is part of the I-94 Jackson project rebuilding nearly 13 miles of I-94 in Jackson, Albion, and Parma in Jackson County. Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to support 2,057 jobs.
Funding for this project is made possible by Governor Whitmer's Rebuilding Michigan program to rebuild the state highways and bridges that are critical to the state's economy and carry the most traffic. The investment strategy is aimed at fixes that result in longer useful lives and improve the condition of the state's infrastructure.
I-96 Ramp Rebuilding in Oakland County
As part of the I-96 Flex Route Rebuilding Michigan project in Oakland County, crews will begin rebuilding the Novi Road interchange. Starting at 7 a.m. Saturday, July 8, through late August, the eastbound I-96 ramp to Novi Road will be closed to be rebuilt. Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to support 3,416 jobs.
As part of the I-96 Flex Route Rebuilding Michigan project in Oakland County, crews will begin rebuilding the Novi Road interchange. Starting at 7 a.m. Saturday, July 8, through late August, the eastbound I-96 ramp to Novi Road will be closed to be rebuilt. Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to support 3,416 jobs.
Funding for this project is made possible by Governor Whitmer's Rebuilding Michigan program to rebuild the state highways and bridges that are critical to the state's economy and carry the most traffic. The investment strategy is aimed at fixes that result in longer useful lives and improve the condition of the state's infrastructure.
Rebuilding Michigan’s Roads and Bridges
By the end of this construction season, Michigan will have fixed nearly 20,000 lane miles of state-owned road and 1,400 bridges. Governor Whitmer is focused on rebuilding our roads and bridges with the right mix and materials, so they stay fixed, supporting 89,000 good-paying construction jobs along the way.
These and future repairs are made possible by the Rebuilding Michigan plan, a five-year, $3.5 billion investment in our highways and bridges, and the bipartisan Building Michigan Together Plan, the largest one-time investment in Michigan's infrastructure in state history. These strategic investments in Michigan's infrastructure ensure that future Michiganders will have safer roads and bridges to run errands, travel, and strengthen the economy.
Learn more about the Whitmer-Gilchrist Administration’s historic infrastructure investments by clicking on the following link: Infrastructure Accomplishments.
By the end of this construction season, Michigan will have fixed nearly 20,000 lane miles of state-owned road and 1,400 bridges. Governor Whitmer is focused on rebuilding our roads and bridges with the right mix and materials, so they stay fixed, supporting 89,000 good-paying construction jobs along the way.
These and future repairs are made possible by the Rebuilding Michigan plan, a five-year, $3.5 billion investment in our highways and bridges, and the bipartisan Building Michigan Together Plan, the largest one-time investment in Michigan's infrastructure in state history. These strategic investments in Michigan's infrastructure ensure that future Michiganders will have safer roads and bridges to run errands, travel, and strengthen the economy.
Learn more about the Whitmer-Gilchrist Administration’s historic infrastructure investments by clicking on the following link: Infrastructure Accomplishments.