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Governor Whitmer Continues to Fix the Damn Roads with Projects Starting Next Week in Kent, Keweenaw and Wayne Counties
LANSING, Mich. — Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is slated to begin multiple projects next week, including resurfacing and bridge work on I-96 in Kent County, Silver Ridge bridge replacement in Keweenaw County, and the next phase of work on the Revive 275 project in Wayne County. Based on economic modeling, these investments are expected to support 3,537 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. “Since I took office through the end of this construction season, we will have fixed, repaired, or replaced nearly 20,000 lane miles of road and 1,400 bridges, supporting 89,000 jobs without raising taxes by a dime. The projects we are kicking off this week in Kent, Keweenaw and Wayne Counties will support over 3,500 jobs and make a difference for families and small businesses in Michigan communities. I’m proud of what we have accomplished through my Rebuilding Michigan program and bipartisan Building Michigan Together plan, and I look forward to building on this progress. Let’s roll up our sleeves and keep getting things done.”
Resurfacing I-96 and Bridge Work in Kent County
Beginning on Monday, April 24, MDOT will resurface approximately three miles of I-96 from Cascade Road to M-11 (28th Street). The project also includes bridge improvements on Burton Street over I-96 and resurfacing the ramps at the I-96/M-11 interchange. Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to support 73 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. “Since I took office through the end of this construction season, we will have fixed, repaired, or replaced nearly 20,000 lane miles of road and 1,400 bridges, supporting 89,000 jobs without raising taxes by a dime. The projects we are kicking off this week in Kent, Keweenaw and Wayne Counties will support over 3,500 jobs and make a difference for families and small businesses in Michigan communities. I’m proud of what we have accomplished through my Rebuilding Michigan program and bipartisan Building Michigan Together plan, and I look forward to building on this progress. Let’s roll up our sleeves and keep getting things done.”
Resurfacing I-96 and Bridge Work in Kent County
Beginning on Monday, April 24, MDOT will resurface approximately three miles of I-96 from Cascade Road to M-11 (28th Street). The project also includes bridge improvements on Burton Street over I-96 and resurfacing the ramps at the I-96/M-11 interchange. Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to support 73 jobs.
Silver River Bridge Replacement in Keweenaw County
Work will begin on Tuesday, April 25 on the Silver Ridge bridge replacement project as part of a $2.9 million investment to remove and replace the bridge this summer. Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to support 35 jobs.
Work will begin on Tuesday, April 25 on the Silver Ridge bridge replacement project as part of a $2.9 million investment to remove and replace the bridge this summer. Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to support 35 jobs.
Next Phase of Work on Revive275 Project in Wayne County
Beginning Monday, April 24, the Revive275 project is moving into the phase of repairing and rebuilding over 25 miles of road, bridges and
Funding for Revive I-275 is made possible by Governor Whitmer's Rebuilding Michigan program focused on state highways and bridges that are critical to Michigan’s economy and carry the most traffic.
Beginning Monday, April 24, the Revive275 project is moving into the phase of repairing and rebuilding over 25 miles of road, bridges and
Funding for Revive I-275 is made possible by Governor Whitmer's Rebuilding Michigan program focused on state highways and bridges that are critical to Michigan’s economy and carry the most traffic.
Rebuilding Michigan’s Roads and Bridges
By the end of this construction season, Michigan will have fixed nearly 20,000 lane miles of road and 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 road and 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.