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Governor Whitmer Continues to Fix the Damn Roads with Projects Starting Next 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 next week including rebuilding work on US-10 in Bay County, repairing work on US-12 and M-60 between M-139 and Leet Road in Berrien and Cass counties, resurfacing work on the M-100 and M-43 intersection in Eaton County, Bird Drain culvert replacement project on M-15 in Genesee County, and resurfacing work on US-127 in Gratiot County. Based on economic modeling, these investments are expected to support 627 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.”
US-10 Rebuilding Project in Bay County
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will begin the next phase of US-10 construction in Bay County. This work will require lane closures in both directions of US-10 while crews prepare to shift all traffic to the eastbound side. This work is part of an overall $32.8 million investment to rebuild westbound US-10 from 7 Mile Road to Bay City. Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to support 397 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.”
US-10 Rebuilding Project in Bay County
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will begin the next phase of US-10 construction in Bay County. This work will require lane closures in both directions of US-10 while crews prepare to shift all traffic to the eastbound side. This work is part of an overall $32.8 million investment to rebuild westbound US-10 from 7 Mile Road to Bay City. Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to support 397 jobs.
US-12 and M-60 Pavement Repairs in Berrien and Cass Counties
MDOT will invest $5.4 million to repair 14.8 miles of pavement on US-12 and M-60 between M-139 and Leet Road south of Niles in Berrien and Cass counties. Work includes concrete pavement patching and milling and resurfacing asphalt pavement. Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to support 66 jobs.
“I am thrilled to see this significant investment in our region's infrastructure. The repairs to US-12 and M-60 will not only enhance the safety and quality of our roads, but they will also create job opportunities for our community,” said state Representative Joey Andrews (D-St. Joseph). “This is a step towards rebuilding and revitalizing Berrien County, and I am proud to be a part of it.”
MDOT will invest $5.4 million to repair 14.8 miles of pavement on US-12 and M-60 between M-139 and Leet Road south of Niles in Berrien and Cass counties. Work includes concrete pavement patching and milling and resurfacing asphalt pavement. Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to support 66 jobs.
“I am thrilled to see this significant investment in our region's infrastructure. The repairs to US-12 and M-60 will not only enhance the safety and quality of our roads, but they will also create job opportunities for our community,” said state Representative Joey Andrews (D-St. Joseph). “This is a step towards rebuilding and revitalizing Berrien County, and I am proud to be a part of it.”
M-100 and M-43 Resurfacing Project in Eaton County
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will begin resurfacing and installing pavement markings and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-compliant sidewalks at the M-100/M-43 (Saginaw Highway) intersection in Grand Ledge on Monday. Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to support 23 jobs.
“To see these investments in infrastructure and accessibility is astonishing. These improvements will support our whole community,” said state Representative Emily Dievendorf (D-Lansing). “I'm proud that Michigan's infrastructure project reflects our commitment to leave nobody behind as well as continue to improve our state roads and highways.”
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will begin resurfacing and installing pavement markings and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-compliant sidewalks at the M-100/M-43 (Saginaw Highway) intersection in Grand Ledge on Monday. Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to support 23 jobs.
“To see these investments in infrastructure and accessibility is astonishing. These improvements will support our whole community,” said state Representative Emily Dievendorf (D-Lansing). “I'm proud that Michigan's infrastructure project reflects our commitment to leave nobody behind as well as continue to improve our state roads and highways.”
M-15 Bird Drain Culvert Replacement Project in Genesee County
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will detour M-15 traffic for the Bird Drain culvert replacement project and to complete grade changes to improve sight distance at M-15 near Coldwater Road. This work is part of an overall $11.3 million to resurface nearly 7 miles of M-15 in Genesee County from Potter Road to Dodge Road. Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to support 137 jobs.
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will detour M-15 traffic for the Bird Drain culvert replacement project and to complete grade changes to improve sight distance at M-15 near Coldwater Road. This work is part of an overall $11.3 million to resurface nearly 7 miles of M-15 in Genesee County from Potter Road to Dodge Road. Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to support 137 jobs.
US-127 Resurfacing Project in Gratiot County
MDOT will invest $313,000 to resurface US-127 Business Route (BR) from Emerson Street to Barber Street in the city of Ithaca. Work includes resurfacing, ramp improvements compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and pavement markings. Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to support four jobs.
MDOT will invest $313,000 to resurface US-127 Business Route (BR) from Emerson Street to Barber Street in the city of Ithaca. Work includes resurfacing, ramp improvements compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and pavement markings. Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to support four jobs.
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.
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