LANSING, Mich. – Monday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will begin road and bridge repair projects this week in 12 counties. The projects include rebuilding M-43 in Barry County, bridge updates in Bay County, bridge repairs in Bay, Gratiot, and Isabella counties, bridge deck replacement over I-75 in Cheboygan County, rebuilding I-475 in Genesee County, intersection improvements on M-54 in Genesee County, resurfacing projects in Gladwin County, bridge repairs in Jackson County, highway and bridge work in Kalamazoo County, bridge repairs in Mackinac County, highway rebuilding in Oakland County, and highway repairs in Van Buren County. Based on economic modeling, these investments are expected to support 3,617 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 roads and more than 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.”
“New laws like the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law are putting Michiganders to work rebuilding roads, bridges and water systems,” said U.S. Congressman Dan Kildee. “While the last president proclaimed every week ‘Infrastructure Week’ for four years, President Biden, Governor Whitmer and a Democratic Congress actually delivered and got it done-creating thousands of good-paying jobs and growing Michigan’s economy.”
Rebuilding M-43 in Barry County
MDOT is investing $3 million to rebuild the M-43 (Carlton Center Road) bridge over the Coldwater River north of Hastings in Barry County. Work will include bridge rebuilding, scour countermeasures, and approach work. Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to support 36 jobs.
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County: |
Barry |
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Highway: |
M-43 |
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Closest city: |
Hastings |
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Start date: |
Monday, April 15, 2024 |
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Estimated end date: |
Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024 |
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Traffic restrictions: |
M-43 will be detoured on M-37, M-79, and M-66. |
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Safety benefit: |
This work also will increase the safety and ride quality for the motoring public. |
US-10, Mackinaw Road Bridge Rebuilding Starts in Bay County
MDOT will begin the next phase of an overall $32.8 million investment to rebuild westbound US-10 from 7 Mile Road to the city of Bay City. This phase will include rebuilding the bridge and building two roundabouts at the Mackinaw Road overpass. Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to support 397 jobs.
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County: |
Bay |
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Highway: |
US-10 |
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Closest city: |
Bay City & Midland |
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Start date: |
Monday, April 15, 2024 |
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Estimated end date: |
November 2024 |
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Traffic restrictions: |
Traffic will be maintained with single-lane closures on eastbound and westbound US-10. Starting May 10, Mackinaw Road bridge traffic will be detoured north to Midland Road and west to Garfield Road, as well as south to Salzburg Road and west to Garfield Road. |
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Safety benefit: |
This project is intended to improve US-10 while addressing important bridge repairs to ensure operations and safety of the road. |
Bridge Improvements Start in Bay, Gratiot and Isabella Counties
MDOT is investing $7.4 million to improve multiple bridges across Bay, Gratiot and Isabella counties. Work will include replacing expansion joints, concrete patching, structural repairs, painting, and beam work. Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to support 90 jobs.
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County: |
Bay, Gratiot, & Isabella |
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Highway: |
US-127 & US-10 |
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Closest city: |
Mt. Pleasant, Midland, Auburn, Ithaca, Alma, St. Louis |
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Start date: |
Monday, April 15, 2024 |
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Estimated end date: |
April 2025 |
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Traffic restrictions: |
Traffic will be maintained using shoulder closures, lane closures and ramp closures. |
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Safety benefit: |
This maintenance work is being done to improve the service lives and safety of these bridges across the region. |
Bridge Deck Replacement Over I-75 in Cheboygan County
MDOT will invest $4.7 million to replace the decks and beams of the two Webb Road bridges over northbound and southbound I-75, just east of Wolverine in Cheboygan County. Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to support 67 jobs.
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County: |
Cheboygan |
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Highway: |
I-75 |
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Closest city: |
Wolverine |
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Start date: |
Monday, April 15, 2024 |
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Estimated end date: |
Friday, Aug. 9, 2024 |
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Traffic restrictions: |
During work, eastbound Webb Road traffic will be detoured south on I-75 to Old 27 in Vanderbilt (Exit 290) and north to Webb Road (Exit 301); westbound Webb Road traffic will be detoured north on I-75 to M-68 in Indian River (Exit 310) and south to Webb Road (Exit 301).
During bridge demolition and deck pouring, I-75 through-traffic will be detoured using the Webb Road (Exit 301) off and on ramps. |
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Safety benefit: |
This project will preserve the structural integrity of the bridge and will include new railings and pavement markings. |
I-475 Rebuilding in Genesee County
MDOT will begin work on an approximately $141 million investment to rebuild more than three miles of I-475 from the Flint River to Carpenter Road in Flint. Work includes rebuilding the roadway, a new bridge over the Flint River, and improvements to several other structures along the corridor. Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to support 1,706 jobs.
“Flint infrastructure is getting some love! Construction will soon begin, putting these investments to work, while enhancing mobility and convenience to our city,” said state Rep. Cynthia Neeley (D-Flint). “As Work Zone Awareness Week starts Monday, be s
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