FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 21, 2022
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Governor Whitmer Continues to Fix the Damn Roads with Four Projects Starting Next Week
In 2022, Gov. Whitmer is making the largest investment in state roads and bridges in Michigan’s history
LANSING, Mich. -- Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced four road projects slated to begin next week in Clare, Eaton, Gogebic, Lenawee, and Ontonagon. The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) projects include M-115 resurfacing in Clare County, M-28 resurfacing in Gogebic and Ontonagon Counties, Cochran Road bridge maintenance in Eaton County, and M-50 resurfacing in Lenawee County. Based on economic modeling, these investments will support over 2,718 jobs.
“Across Michigan, we are moving dirt and fixing the damn roads to save drivers time and money. These investments across four counties will support 2,718 jobs, and help Michiganders get to work, run errands, and explore our beautiful state safely,” said Governor Whitmer. “Since I took office through the end of 2022, we will have invested 70% more in our roads than the previous four years to fix over 16,000 lane miles of road and 1,200 bridges, supporting nearly 89,000 jobs. Both my Rebuilding Michigan Plan and the bipartisan Building Michigan Together Plan are helping us build safe, reliable infrastructure that makes a difference for families and small business across the state. I hope you all like orange because you’ll be seeing a lot of cones and barrels throughout summer. I’m proud of what we have accomplished, so let’s roll up our sleeves and keep getting things done."
M-115 Resurfacing Project in Clare County
MDOT will invest $819,000 to resurface 1.2 miles of M-115 from Pioneer Parkway to Sunset Avenue, in the city of Clare. Work includes sidewalk and ADA improvements compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
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County |
Clare |
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Highway: |
M-115 |
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Closest town: |
Clare |
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Start date: |
Monday, July 25, 2022 |
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Estimated end date: |
Friday, October 7, 2022 |
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Traffic restrictions: |
Sidewalk improvements will be completed with lane closures and traffic shifts. Joint repairs and resurfacing will be completed during overnight hours, with a detour via Maple Street and 4th Street. |
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Safety benefit: |
This work will improve the driving surface of M-115 and the sidewalk conditions for pedestrians. |
M-28 Resurfacing Project in Ontonagon and Gogebic Counties
MDOT is investing about $3 million to resurface 12.7 miles of M-28 from Old M-28 to the M-64 north junction in Ontonagon and Gogebic counties. Work includes asphalt cold milling and resurfacing, shoulder widening, aggregate shoulders, concrete curb and gutter, and pavement markings. Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to support 38 jobs.
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Counties: |
Ontonagon, Gogebic |
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Highway: |
M-28 |
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Closest town: |
Bergland |
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Start date: |
Monday, July 25, 2022 |
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Estimated end date: |
September 2022 |
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Traffic restrictions: |
Motorist should expect intermittent single-lane closures via traffic regulators during the project. |
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Safety benefit: |
This work will extend the lifespan of the roadway and result in a smoother driving surface and increased safety for motorists. |
M-50 Resurfacing Project in Lenawee County
MDOT is investing approximately $1 million for resurfacing and improvements of M-50 from Sunset Drive to the River Raisin bridge. 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 town: |
Tecumseh |
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Start date: |
Monday, July 25, 2022 |
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Estimated end date: |
Friday, Aug. 26, 2022 |
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Traffic restrictions: |
Daytime single-lane closures will be in effect throughout the project. |
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Safety benefit: |
This project will improve the ride quality and extend the service life of the roadway. |
Cochran Road Bridge Maintenance in Eaton County
MDOT will begin preventive maintenance on the Cochran Road bridge over I-69 as part of the ongoing $210 million investment 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 nearly 2,667 jobs.
Funding for this project is made possible by Governor Gretchen 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 improves the condition of the state's infrastructure.
For project news and updates, subscribe to the I-69 rebuilding project e-mail list.
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County |
Eaton |
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Highway: |
I-69 |
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Closest town: |
Charlotte |
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Start date: |
Monday, July 25, 2022 |
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Estimated end date: |
Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022 |
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Traffic restrictions: |
The Cochran Road bridge over I-69 will be remain open to two-way traffic with temporary traffic signals for the duration of this work. |
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Safety benefit: |
These improvements will extend the life of the bridge. |
Building Michigan Together Plan
Since Governor Whitmer took office through the end of 2022, Michigan will have repaired, rebuilt, or replaced 16,000 lane miles of road and over 1,200 bridges, supporting nearly 89,000 jobs. In April, Governor Whitmer signed the Building Michigan Together Plan, a bipartisan plan to invest nearly $5 billion in Michigan’s infrastructure, grow the economy, create jobs, and benefit families in every region of the state. The Building Michigan Together Plan calls for critical investments of $645 million in Michigan’s infrastructure, including $317 million for road and bridge programs, benefitting both state and local projects.
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