Great Lakes Wire

LANSING, Mich. — On June 5, 2023, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will begin multiple road projects next week including improvements on M-40 in Allegan County, road and ramp improvements on I-496 in Ingham County, rebuilding sections of I-94 in Jackson County, bridge repair over I-94 in Macomb County, resurfacing work and other safety improvements to US-41/M-28 in Marquette County, bridge demolition over I-75 in Oakland County, resurfacing M-47 in Saginaw County, and rebuilding an intersection on M-136 in St. Clair County. Based on economic modeling, these investments are expected to support 5,533 jobs.

 “Across Michigan, we are moving dirt and fixing the damn roads to drive our economy forward and help Michiganders get around 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-40 Road Improvements in Allegan County

MDOT is investing approximately $3 million to improve M-40 (Lincoln Avenue) from 136th Avenue to 48th Street in the city of Hamilton. The project also includes realigning the intersection at 48th Street, upgrading the traffic signal at 136th Avenue, adding a left-turn lane north of 136th Avenue, and drainage improvements. Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to support 36 jobs.

Road and Ramp Improvements on I-496 in Ingham County

MDOT is closing the westbound I-496 ramp to Grand Avenue for truss work for about nine weeks. This work is part of a three-year, $80 million investment in I-496. Activity includes rebuilding the freeway and interchange ramps, plus operational improvements between the Lansing Road and M-99 (Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard) interchanges, preventive maintenance on 17 bridges, and upgrades to the service drives from Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard to the east. Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to support 1,016 jobs.

 "In the Capital City the wear on roads is directly related to our significant role in the state and must be maintained for Lansing to work," said state Rep. Emily Dievendorf (D-Lansing). "Lansing hosts more than 100,000 residents thousands of Michiganders commuting to and from our region for employment. This summer, Michigan continues investment in our infrastructure with ongoing improvements to I-496 in the Lansing area. In no time we'll be back to full speed and with a smoother ride."

 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.

 I-94 Ramp Rebuild in Jackson County

MDOT will close the westbound I-94 exit ramp to Michigan Avenue in Jackson County beginning Monday. This work is part of the $162 million 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.

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.

Bridge Repair Over I-94 in Macomb County

Beginning 5 a.m. Monday, June 5, 26 Mile Road will be closed over I-94 for approximately 15 days. This work will include guardrail replacement, deck patching and concrete curing, concrete surface coating, and other improvements. All entrance and exit ramps at I-94 and 26 Mile Road will remain open at this time. This work is part of a $32.5 million I-94 project from M-29 (23 Mile Road) to County Line Road, which includes bridge work at six locations, traffic signal upgrades, and partial ramp rebuilding at the I-94/M-19 and I-94/M-29 interchanges. Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to support 393 jobs.

US-41/M-28 Resurface and Safety Improvements in Marquette County

MDOT is investing about $5.7 million in joint repairs, resurfacing and safety improvements on 6.2 miles of US-41/M-28 from Iroquois Drive to Brickyard Road in the city of Negaunee, Negaunee Township, and Marquette Township. Work includes asphalt resurfacing, full-depth joint repairs, and adding left -turn lanes. Highway crossovers will be reconfigured from the east intersection with Heritage Drive to the end of the grass median east of Pond Road. This will include building truck loons, areas of pavement outside of the normal traffic lanes to provide additional room for commercial vehicles to turn. Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to support 69 jobs.

 “I am excited to see millions of dollars in state funding coming to the Central Upper Peninsula to support our infrastructure," said state Rep. Jenn Hill (D-Marquette). "Improving our roads makes travel safer and ensures the availability of good-paying jobs. I will continue advocating for these critical investments that our communities need.”

Bridge demolition over I-75 in Oakland County

Beginning 9 p.m. Friday, June 9, contract crews will be closing I-75 in each direction from US-24 to Saginaw Road for the demolition of the Davisburg Road bridge over I-75. All traffic will be detoured onto Dixie Highway. This work is part of the MDOT's $160 million investment to resurface and repair I-75 from M-15 (Ortonville Road) to the Oakland/Genesee county line. This project includes resurfacing I-75, repairing 11 bridges, drainage improvements, culvert replacements, signs, and guardrail. Various work will be performed in different locations with different schedules throughout the 15 miles over four years. Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to support 1,936 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.

Resurfacing M-47 in Saginaw County

MDOT will invest $983,000 to resurface just more than 2.5 miles of M-47 from Garfield Road to south of Powley Drive in Tittabawassee Township. Work consists of hot-mix asphalt overlay on all lanes and shoulders. Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to support 11 jobs.

Intersection Rebuild on M-136 in St. Clair County

MDOT will invest $1.2 million to rebuild the M-136/North Road intersection in St. Clair County, including the addition of a roundabout. Work includes removing the existing traffic signals, installing new lighting and signs, completing drainage improvements, and the addition of new pavement markings. Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to support 15 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 roads 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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