April 26, 2023
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Gov. Whitmer Continues to Fix the Damn Roads with New Projects Starting Next Week in Seven 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 US-12 resurfacing in Branch County, rebuilding the northbound I-69 ramp to eastbound I-94 in Calhoun County, M-15 resurfacing in Genesee County, US-131 rebuilding and repaving and M-96 repaving in Kalamazoo County, M-50 resurfacing in Lenawee County, M-25 bridge repairs in Sanilac County and M-29 resurfacing in St. Clair County. Based on economic modeling, these investments are expected to support 3,342 jobs.
“We are 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 nearly 20,000 lane miles of road and more than 1,400 bridges, supporting tens of thousands of construction jobs without raising taxes by a dime. Today’s projects across seven counties will support 3,342 jobs and make a real difference in people’s lives. Let’s roll up our sleeves and move some dirt.”
US-12 Resurfacing and Bridge Repairs in Branch County
MDOT will invest $2.4 million to resurface three-quarters of a mile of US-12 between the Coldwater River and Western/Butters Avenue in Coldwater. Work includes approach and bridge repairs over the Coldwater River, as well as milling and resurfacing, joint repairs, guardrail, and concrete sidewalk improvements. Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to support 29 jobs.
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County: |
Branch |
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Highway: |
US-12 |
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Closest city: |
Coldwater |
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Start date: |
Monday, May 1, 2023 |
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Estimated end date: |
Friday, Nov. 17, 2023 |
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Traffic restrictions: |
Drivers should expect lane closures on US-12. There will be a temporary signal at the Coldwater Bridge from late May through mid-August during bridge repairs. |
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Safety benefit: |
This work will improve the driving surface and extend the life of the roadway and bridge. |
Northbound I-69 Ramp Rebuild in Calhoun County
The northbound I-69 ramp to eastbound I-94 in Marshall will close Monday as crews rebuild the ramp as part of MDOT’s three-year, $210 million project to rebuild I-69 between Island Highway in Charlotte, Eaton County, and I-94 in Marshall, Calhoun County. Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to support 2,667 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.
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County: |
Calhoun |
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Highway: |
I-69 and I-94 |
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Closest city: |
Marshall |
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Start date: |
Monday, May 1, 2023 |
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Estimated end date: |
Sunday, June 4, 2023 |
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Traffic restrictions: |
The northbound I-69 ramp to eastbound I-94 will be closed and detoured for the duration of this work. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes. |
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Safety benefit: |
These improvements will provide increased safety and mobility in this area of I-69, which is a significant local and national trade corridor. |
M-15 Resurfacing in Genesee County
MDOT will invest $11.3 million to resurface nearly 7 miles of M-15 in Genesee County. Work includes intersection improvements and widening of the roadway to accommodate a center turn lane from Potter Road to Richfield Road. Crews will also replace the culvert at Bird Drain and make grade changes to improve the site distance at M-15 north of Coldwater Road. Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to support 137 jobs.
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County: |
Genesee |
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Highway: |
M-15 |
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Closest city: |
Davison |
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Start date: |
Monday, May 1, 2023 |
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Estimated end date: |
September 2023 |
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Traffic restrictions: |
Drivers should expect lane closures and traffic shifts during work. A 30-day detour will be required to accommodate the culvert replacement at Bird Drain and the grading improvements at Coldwater Road. Dates for that closure will be announced in advance of their start and will not occur before June 1. |
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Safety benefit: |
This work will improve the safety and operations of the roadway and provide a smoother driving surface, extending the life of the road. |
US 131 Rebuilding in Kalamazoo County
MDOT is starting work May 1 to rebuild and repave 13.4 miles of US-131 from the Rocky River in Three Rivers, St. Joseph County, to Shaver Road in Schoolcraft, Kalamazoo County. The two-year, $51 million investment will start this year at the Rocky River and go to just north of XY Avenue. Work in 2024 will pick up at XY Avenue and continue north to Shaver Road.
“I am pleased to join with MDOT in announcing the initiation of two road projects in the 19th District.” said state Senator Sean McCann (D–Kalamazoo). “With all of the economic expansion in Kalamazoo County, having a top-level transportation network is of paramount importance. The two new projects, a $51 million dollar rebuild of portions of U.S. 131 and $1.1 million repaving of M-96 will allow a better, safer driving experience and help spur economic development. These are just two examples of the road improvements made possible by Governor Whitmer’s Rebuilding Michigan program.”
Work in 2023 includes repaving US-131, joint repairs, improving drainage, and rebuilding all intersections in the project area as indirect left turns, or “Michigan Lefts.” The existing crossovers at intersections will be removed, and new temporary crossovers will be built for the project. Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to support 448 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.
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County: |
Kalamazoo |
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Highway: |
US-131 |
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Closest city: |
Schoolcraft Three Rivers
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Start date: |
Monday, May 1, 2023 |
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Estimated end date: |
Friday, November 10, 2023 |
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Traffic restrictions: |
While traffic will be maintained in each direction throughout the project, motorists should anticipate delays and seek an alternative route. There will be a two-week closure in 2024 to rebuild the Grand Trunk Western Railroad crossing. |
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Safety benefit: |
This project will provide much needed improvements to the roadway as well as redesign intersections, improving safety. |
M-96 Repaving in Kalamazoo County
MDOT will invest $1.1 million to repave four miles of M-96 from Burgess Drive in Galesburg to East G Avenue in Augusta. Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to support 13 jobs.
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County: |
Kalamazoo |
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Highway: |
M-96 |
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Closest city: |
Galesburg and Augusta |
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Start date: |
Monday, May 1, 2023 |
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Estimated end date: |
Friday, May 19, 2023 |
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Traffic restrictions: |
Drivers should expect lane closures and traffic regulators. |
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Safety benefit: |
This work will result in a smoother driving surface of the road, increasing safety and extending the life of the roadway. |
M-50 Resurfacing in Lenawee County
MDOT is investing approximately $1 million for resurfacing and improvements of M-50 from Valley Farm Road to Lincoln Road. Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to support 13 jobs.
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County: |
Lenawee |
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Highway: |
M-50 (Monroe Road) |
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Closest city: |
Tecumseh Dundee |
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Start date: |
Monday, May 1, 2023 |
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Estimated end date: |
Friday, June 26, 2023 |
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Traffic restrictions: |
Two-way traffic will be maintained on M-50 at all times utilizing traffic regulators. |
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Safety benefit: |
This project will improve the ride quality and extend the service life of the roadway. |
M-25 Bridge Repairs in Sanilac County
MDOT will invest $950,000 in bridge improvements to the M-25 bridge over Forester Creek in Sanilac County. Work includes repairs to the bridge, drainage improvements and culvert replacements, concrete curb and gutter, guardrail, and repairs to the bridge approach. Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to support 12 jobs.
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County: |
Sanilac
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Highway: |
M-25 |
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Closest city: |
Port Sanilac Deckerville Carsonville
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Start date: |
Monday, May 1, 2023
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Estimated end date: |
Saturday, July 15, 2023 |
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Traffic restrictions: |
One lane of alternating traffic will be maintained with temporary signals. |
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Safety benefit: |
This work will improve the safety and operations of the bridge, while extending the life of the structure. |
M-29 Resurfacing in St. Clair County
MDOT will invest $1.9 million to resurface more than five miles of M-29 from Yankee Road to River Road, and from the north city limits of Marine City to Remer Road in St. Clair County. Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to support 23 jobs.
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County: |
St. Clair |
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Highway: |
M-29 |
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Closest city: |
Marine City St. Clair
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Start date: |
Monday, May 1, 2023 |
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Estimated end date: |
Friday, June 30, 2023 |
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Traffic restrictions: |
All work will be completed with lane closures and traffic regulators. |
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Safety benefit: |
This work will improve the safety and operations of the roadway while extending the life of the pavement. |
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 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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