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Governor Whitmer Continues to Fix the Damn Roads with Projects Starting This Week in Eight Counties 

Michigan Business Network
July 8, 2024 8:00 AM

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LANSING, Mich.  Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will begin road and bridge repair projects this week this week across eight counties, including improvements on eastbound I-69 ramp to M-15 in Genesee County, bridge deck repairs on I-96 in Ingham County, extending the US-23 flex route in Livingston County, repairs to M-53 in Macomb County, rebuilding I-75 Business Loop in Otsego County, US-131, M-60, and M-86 resurfacing in St. Joseph County, and M-55 resurfacing in Wexford and Missaukee counties, estimated to support 2,695 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 23,000 lane miles of state-owned roads and 1,600 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.”   

Improvements on Eastbound I-69 ramp to M-15 in Genesee County 

MDOT is investing approximately $481,000 to improve the eastbound I-69 ramp to M-15 in Genessee County to increase safety. Work will include concrete widening, joint repairs, curb and gutter, and traffic signal modernization. Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to directly and indirectly support six jobs.  

County:   

Genesee 

Highway:   

I-69 

Closest city:   

Davidson 

Start date:   

Monday, July 8, 2024 

Estimated end date:   

August 2024 

Traffic restrictions:   

The ramp will be closed with a posted detour. Intermittent single-lane closures will also be in place on both northbound and southbound M-15 near the ramp. 

Safety benefit:   

This work will improve the safety of the ramp.  

Bridge Deck Repair on I-96 in Ingham County 

MDOT will close M-99 (Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard) at I-96 in Ingham County overnight on Tuesday for bridge deck work to provide increased safety and mobility in the area. This work is part of a three-year, $44 million investment on I-96. Based on economic modeling, this $44 million investment is expected to directly and indirectly support 532 jobs.   

County:   

Ingham 

Highway:   

I-96 

Closest city:   

Lansing 

Start date:   

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 

Estimated end date:   

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 

Traffic restrictions:   

This work will require closing M-99 under I-96 overnight on Tuesday. Follow the posted detour. Motorists should expect delays. 

Safety benefit:   

These improvements will provide increased safety and mobility in this area of I-96, 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. 

 

MDOT

This project is part of 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 improves the condition of the state's infrastructure.   

Extending US-23 Flex Route in Livingston County  

MDOT is investing $162 million to extend the US-23 Flex Route. As part of a traffic shift on US-23 under Grand River Avenue for the US-23 Flex Route project in the Livingston County, the following closures will occur beginning Thursday, July 11: The eastbound I-96 ramp to southbound US-23 will be closedthe northbound US-23 ramp to eastbound I-96 will be closed intermittently, and the eastbound/westbound M-36 ramp to northbound US-23 will be closed to increase safety and mobility. Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to directly and indirectly support 1,839 jobs.   

County:   

Livingston 

Highway:   

US-23 

Closest city:   

Brighton 

Start date:   

Thursday, July 11, 2024 

Estimated end date:   

Monday, July 22, 2024 

Traffic restrictions:   

The eastbound I-96 ramp to southbound US-23 will be closed from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, July 11. Traffic will be detoured via Kensington Road and westbound I-96 to southbound US-23. 

  

The northbound US-23 ramp to eastbound I-96 will have intermittent closures from 7 a.m. until 3 p.m. Friday, July 12. Traffic will be detoured via westbound I-96 and Spencer Road to eastbound I-96.  

  

The eastbound/westbound M-36 ramps to northbound US-23 will be closed from 4 a.m. Saturday, July 13, until 5 a.m. Monday, July 15. Traffic will be detoured via Fieldcrest Drive and the Lee Road entrance ramp to northbound US-23.  

  

The eastbound/westbound M-36 ramps to northbound US-23 will be closed from 4 a.m. Saturday, July 20, until 5 a.m. Monday, July 22. Traffic will be detoured via Fieldcrest Drive and the Lee Road entrance ramp to northbound US-23. 

  

Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes. 

Safety benefit:   

These improvements will provide increased safety and mobility in this area of US-23, which is a significant state, national, and international trade corridor. 

 

MDOT Livingston

This project is part of 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 improves the condition of the state's infrastructure. 

  

Repairs to M-53 in Macomb County  

MDOT is investing $5.3 million to repair M-53 between 27 Mile and 34 Mile roads. Scheduled to begin July 9, northbound M-53 (Van Dyke Freeway) will be closed from 33 Mile to 35 Mile roads for ongoing repair in order to improve the safety and mobility of this area. During this stage of construction, 34 Mile Road will also be closed at M-53. Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to directly and indirectly support 64 jobs.   

County:   

Macomb 

Highway:   

M-53 

Closest city:   

Romeo 

Start date:   

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 

Estimated end date:   

Mid to late August  

Traffic restrictions:   

Northbound M-53 traffic will be detoured via northbound McKay Road and westbound Ebeling Road back to northbound M-53.  

  

Eastbound 34 Mile Road traffic will be detoured via northbound Gould Road, eastbound 35 Mile Road, northbound M-53, eastbound Ebeling Road, and southbound McKay Road back to 34 Mile Road.  

  

Westbound 34 Mile Road traffic will be detoured via northbound McKay Road, westbound Ebeling Road, southbound M-53, westbound 35 Mile Road, and southbound Gould Road back to 34 Mile Road. 

Safety benefit:   

This project seeks to improve the safety and mobility in this area.  

Rebuilding I-75 Business Loop project in Otsego County  

MDOT is investing $13.3 million to rebuild 2.2 miles of the I-75 Business Loop (BL) (South Otsego Avenue) between southbound I-75 Exit 279 and Wisconsin Avenue/Grandview Boulevard in Otsego County, traffic patterns will change at the McCoy Road intersection. The project includes rebuilding the asphalt roadway, a new roundabout at McCoy Road, nonmotorized pathways, and streetscape improvements. Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to directly and indirectly support 188 jobs.   

County:   

Otsego 

Highway:   

I-75 

Closest city:   

Gaylord 

Start date:   

Monday, July 8, 2024 

Estimated end date:   

Early August 

Traffic restrictions:   

This work will require the west leg of the McCoy Road intersection will be closed while crews rebuild that portion of the intersection and remove temporary pavement. For about a week, the intersection will be closed to eastbound and westbound McCoy Road traffic. 

Safety benefit:   

This project will provide separated pathways for pedestrians and bicyclists along the corridor and will improve safety and traffic flow at the McCoy Road intersection. 

US-131, M-60, and M-86 resurfacing in St. Joseph County  

MDOT will start resurfacing more than 19 miles of three highways on Tuesday: US-131 from Dickinson Road in Constantine to Garber Road in White PigeonM-60 from Hoffman Road in Three Rivers to Plainfield Drive in Mendon, and M-86 from South Main Street in Three Rivers to West Main Street in Centreville to improve the safety and road quality of the road. This $2.5 million investment includes chip seal, fog seal and micro-surfacing. Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to directly and indirectly support 30 jobs.   

County:   

St. Joseph 

Highway:   

US-131, M-60, and M-86 

Closest city:   

Constantine, White Pigeon, Three Rivers, Mendon, and Centreville 

Start date:   

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 

Estimated end date:   

Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024 

Traffic restrictions:   

Single-lane closures with a flagging operation. 

Safety benefit:   

This project will improve safety and ride quality while extending the life of the roadway. 

M-55 resurfacing in Wexford and Missaukee Counties 

MDOT will invest $3 million to resurface 8.1 miles of M-55 from the Cadillac city limit in Wexford County to M-66 in Missaukee County to reduce the risk of accidents and enhance overall driver awareness. Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to directly and indirectly support 36 jobs.  

County:   

Wexford and Missaukee 

Highway:   

M-55 

Closest city:   

Cadillac and Lake City 

Start date:   

Monday, July 8, 2024 

Estimated end date:   

Friday, Sept. 13, 2024 

Traffic restrictions:   

This work will require single-lane closures, with one lane of alternating traffic controlled by traffic regulators. The US-131 ramps will be closed while crews are working at the interchange. 

Safety benefit:   

This project includes new guardrail, rumble strips and pavement markings. These benefits will improve overall road safety by reducing the risk of accidents and enhancing driver awareness.  

Rebuilding Michigan’s Roads and Bridges 

By the end of this construction season, Michigan will have fixed nearly 23,000 lane miles of road and 1,600 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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