“Across Michigan, we are moving dirt and fixing the damn roads to grow our economy, helping Michiganders go to work, drop their kids off at school and run errands safely,” said Governor Whitmer. “By the end of this construction season, we will have fixed, repaired or replaced nearly 24,500 lane miles of roads and 1,900 bridges, supporting thousands of good-paying, local jobs without raising taxes by a dime. This year, let’s build on our momentum to pass a bipartisan local road funding plan so we can keep fixing our damn roads and creating good-paying, local jobs.”
M-45 Resurfacing in Ottawa and Kent Counties
MDOT is investing $2 million to resurface three miles of M-45 (Lake Michigan Drive) between Standale and Allendale. The project will cross the county line between Ottawa and Kent Counties. Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to directly and indirectly support 19 jobs.
Counties: | Ottawa, Kent |
Highway: | M-45 |
Closest city: | Allendale |
Start date: | Monday, June 9, 2025 |
Estimated end date: | Mid-August 2025 |
Traffic restrictions: | Lane closures will be in effect throughout the project. Short-term intersection closures will be in place during paving. |
Safety benefit: | This project will improve the ride and extend the service life of the roadway. |
M-35 Resurfacing Project in Marquette County
MDOT is investing about $3 million to resurface 11 miles of M-35 from the Delta County line to Marquette County Road 456 and rebuild a railroad crossing in Marquette County. The project will include asphalt overlay, shoulder work and pavement markings. Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to directly and indirectly support 29 jobs.
County: | Marquette |
Highway: | M-35 |
Closest cities: | Little Lake, McFarland |
Start date: | Monday, June 9, 2025 |
Estimated end date: | Late-July 2025 |
Traffic restrictions: | Motorists should expect single-lane closures with a traffic regulator. |
Safety benefit: | This work will extend the lifespan of the roadway and increase safety for motorists. |
