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Governor Whitmer Continues to Fix the Damn Roads with Projects in 13 Counties Starting This Week
In 2022, Gov. Whitmer is making the largest investment in state roads and bridges in Michigan’s history
LANSING, Mich. -- Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced seven road projects slated to begin this week in 13 Michigan Counties. The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) projects include, M-72 resurfacing in Alcona County, crack sealing on M-18, M-20, M-46, M-86, and US-10, chip sealing on M-51 and M-89, I-69 maintenance in Eaton County, M-26 resurfacing in Houghton County, and M-33 culvert replacement in Ogemaw County.
“Across Michigan, we are moving dirt and fixing the damn roads to save drivers time and money. These investments across 13 counties will support 98 jobs, and help Michiganders go to work, run errands, and explore our beautiful state safely,” said Governor Whitmer. “Since I took office through the end of 2022, we will have invested 70% more in our roads than the previous four years to fix over 16,000 lane miles of road and 1,200 bridges, supporting nearly 89,000 jobs. Both my Rebuilding Michigan Plan and the bipartisan Building Michigan Together Plan are helping us build safe, reliable infrastructure that makes a difference for families and small business across the state. I hope you all like orange because you’ll be seeing a lot of cones and barrels throughout summer. I’m proud of what we have accomplished, so let’s roll up our sleeves and keep getting things done."
MDOT Projects Starting This Week
Second Avenue Bridge Move over I-94 in Detroit
The Michigan Department of Transportation announced that moving the Second Avenue bridge over I-94 in Detroit will start Friday, July 22.
The new Second Avenue structure will be the first network tied arch bridge built in the state of Michigan. This innovative design eliminates the need for a center pier, which will accommodate the future I-94/M-10 interchange. Moving the skeleton of the bridge across the freeway will be done using self-propelled modular transporters (SPMTs), which are multi-axled rolling platforms. The skeleton will then be secured onto the new bridge supports on each side of I-94. Afterward, a team of engineers will conduct detailed inspections prior to reopening the freeway.
Follow the I-94 modernization project on the web at https://I94Detroit.org or follow on Facebook at www.facebook.com/I94Detroit or on Twitter at www.twitter.com/I94Detroit
LANSING, Mich. -- Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced seven road projects slated to begin this week in 13 Michigan Counties. The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) projects include, M-72 resurfacing in Alcona County, crack sealing on M-18, M-20, M-46, M-86, and US-10, chip sealing on M-51 and M-89, I-69 maintenance in Eaton County, M-26 resurfacing in Houghton County, and M-33 culvert replacement in Ogemaw County.
“Across Michigan, we are moving dirt and fixing the damn roads to save drivers time and money. These investments across 13 counties will support 98 jobs, and help Michiganders go to work, run errands, and explore our beautiful state safely,” said Governor Whitmer. “Since I took office through the end of 2022, we will have invested 70% more in our roads than the previous four years to fix over 16,000 lane miles of road and 1,200 bridges, supporting nearly 89,000 jobs. Both my Rebuilding Michigan Plan and the bipartisan Building Michigan Together Plan are helping us build safe, reliable infrastructure that makes a difference for families and small business across the state. I hope you all like orange because you’ll be seeing a lot of cones and barrels throughout summer. I’m proud of what we have accomplished, so let’s roll up our sleeves and keep getting things done."
MDOT Projects Starting This Week
Second Avenue Bridge Move over I-94 in Detroit
The Michigan Department of Transportation announced that moving the Second Avenue bridge over I-94 in Detroit will start Friday, July 22.
The new Second Avenue structure will be the first network tied arch bridge built in the state of Michigan. This innovative design eliminates the need for a center pier, which will accommodate the future I-94/M-10 interchange. Moving the skeleton of the bridge across the freeway will be done using self-propelled modular transporters (SPMTs), which are multi-axled rolling platforms. The skeleton will then be secured onto the new bridge supports on each side of I-94. Afterward, a team of engineers will conduct detailed inspections prior to reopening the freeway.
Follow the I-94 modernization project on the web at https://I94Detroit.org or follow on Facebook at www.facebook.com/I94Detroit or on Twitter at www.twitter.com/I94Detroit
M-72 Resurfacing in Alcona County
MDOT will invest $506,000 to seal cracks and chip seal 7 miles of M-72 from east of Crooked Lake Road to M-65, and from M-65 to O’Donnell Road, Alcona County. Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to directly and indirectly support six jobs
MDOT will invest $506,000 to seal cracks and chip seal 7 miles of M-72 from east of Crooked Lake Road to M-65, and from M-65 to O’Donnell Road, Alcona County. Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to directly and indirectly support six jobs
Crack Sealing on M-18, M-20, M-46, M-86, and US-10
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will invest $435,000 to complete crack seal work across 147 miles of state trunkline
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will invest $435,000 to complete crack seal work across 147 miles of state trunkline
Chip Sealing on M-51 and M-89
MDOT will invest $1.8 million to resurface 21.4 miles of two state highways: M-51 from the north city limit of Niles to North Front Street in Dowagiac, and M-89 from M-343 in Richland to West Michigan Avenue near Battle Creek. Work includes single chip seal, fog seal, overbrand crack seal, and pavement markings. Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to directly and indirectly support nearly 23 jobs
MDOT will invest $1.8 million to resurface 21.4 miles of two state highways: M-51 from the north city limit of Niles to North Front Street in Dowagiac, and M-89 from M-343 in Richland to West Michigan Avenue near Battle Creek. Work includes single chip seal, fog seal, overbrand crack seal, and pavement markings. Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to directly and indirectly support nearly 23 jobs
I-69 Maintenance in Eaton County
On Monday, MDOT will begin maintenance work on I-69 over the Charlotte Southern Railroad. Work will include bridge deck replacement, railing replacement, pier cap and abutment replacements, structural steel repairs, structural steel painting, approach replacements, and epoxy overlay on these structures. Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to directly and indirectly support 56 jobs
On Monday, MDOT will begin maintenance work on I-69 over the Charlotte Southern Railroad. Work will include bridge deck replacement, railing replacement, pier cap and abutment replacements, structural steel repairs, structural steel painting, approach replacements, and epoxy overlay on these structures. Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to directly and indirectly support 56 jobs
M-26 Resurfacing in Houghton County
MDOT is investing about $1 million to resurface 4.6 miles of M-26 from 6th Street to Tamarack Hill Road, Houghton County. Work includes sealing, asphalt milling and resurfacing of shoulders, and pavement markings. This project includes a three-year pavement performance warranty. Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to directly and indirectly support 13 jobs
MDOT is investing about $1 million to resurface 4.6 miles of M-26 from 6th Street to Tamarack Hill Road, Houghton County. Work includes sealing, asphalt milling and resurfacing of shoulders, and pavement markings. This project includes a three-year pavement performance warranty. Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to directly and indirectly support 13 jobs
M-33 Culvert Replacement in Ogemaw County
MDOT will replace a culvert beneath M-33 south of Greenwood Road in Ogemaw County.
MDOT will replace a culvert beneath M-33 south of Greenwood Road in Ogemaw County.
