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June 28, 2023 

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*Governor Whitmer Continues to Fix the Damn Roads with Projects Starting Next Week in Four 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 in four counties including resurfacing work on M-28 in Chippewa County, rebuilding the I-94 Dearing Road exit ramp in Jackson County, rebuilding the I-96 exit ramp to Novi Road in Oakland County, and repairing the Bellevue Road on ramp to US-127 in Ingham County. Based on economic modeling, these investments are expected to support 6,325 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* 

The Michigan Department of Transportation (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, Chippewa County. Work includes asphalt milling and resurfacing, guardrail, and pavement markings. Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to support 52 jobs. 

 

*County:*  



Chippewa 



*Highway:*  



M-28 



*Closest city:*  



Raco, Brimley 



*Start date:*  



July 5, 2023 



*Estimated end date:*  



October 13, 2023 



*Traffic restrictions:*  



Motorists should expect daytime lane closures using traffic regulators. A lane width restriction of 10 feet will be in place during the project 



*Safety benefit:*  



This project will increase safety for motorists and extend the lifespan of the roadway. 



 

*I-94 Ramp Rebuilding in Jackson County* 

The Michigan Department of Transportation (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. 

 

*County:*  



Jackson 



*Highway:*  



I-94 



*Closest city:*  



Parma, Jackson 



*Start date:*  



July 5, 2023 



*Estimated end date:*  



August 4, 2023 



*Traffic restrictions:*  



This work will require closing the Dearing Road entrance ramp to westbound I-94. Traffic will be detoured via westbound Michigan Avenue, then eastbound I-94 to Dearing Road. Motorists should expect delays. 



*Safety benefit:*  



These improvements will provide increased safety and mobility in this area of I-94, which is a significant local and national trade corridor. Closing lanes during this type of work is necessary to provide the safest work area possible for crews and motorists. 



 

Funding for this project is made possible by Governor Whitmer's Rebuilding Michigan program [ [link removed] ] 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. 

 

MDOT

 

*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. 

 

*County:*  



Oakland 



*Highway:*  



I-96 



*Closest city:*  



Novi 



*Start date:*  



July 8, 2023 



*Estimated end date:*  



August 2023 



*Traffic restrictions:*  



Eastbound I-96 traffic heading for Novi Road will exit before Novi Road at southbound Beck Road, then take eastbound Grand River Avenue to reach Novi Road. 



*Safety benefit:*  



These improvements will provide increased safety and mobility by improving traffic flow in this area of I-96, which is a significant state, national, and international trade corridor. 



 

Funding for this project is made possible by Governor Whitmer's Rebuilding Michigan program [ [link removed] ] 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. 

 

MDOT Oakland

 

*US-127 Ramp Repair in Ingham County* 

The Michigan Department of Transportation (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. 

 

*County:*  



Ingham 



*Highway:*  



US-127 



*Closest city:*  



Leslie 



*Start date:*  



July 5, 2023 



*Estimated end date:*  



July 26, 2023 



*Traffic restrictions:*  



This work will require closing the Bellevue Road ramp to northbound US-127. Please follow posted detours. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes. 



*Safety benefit:*  



These improvements will provide increased safety and mobility in this area of US-127, which is an important route for commuter, commercial, and tourism traffic. 



 

Funding for this project is made possible by Governor Whitmer's Rebuilding Michigan program [ [link removed] ] 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. 

 

MDOT Ingham

 

*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 [ [link removed] ], a five-year, $3.5 billion investment in our highways and bridges, and the bipartisan Building Michigan Together Plan [ [link removed] ], 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 [ [link removed] ].   

 

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