LANSING, Mich. – Monday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will launch multiple road and bridge repair projects this 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, building a Flex Route on US-23 in Livingston 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 5,302 jobs.  

“We are fixing the damn roads across the state to drive economic activity and help Michiganders  get to where they need to go safely and smoothly,” 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 eight counties will support 5,302 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.  

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.  

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.  

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.