New Michigan Construction Projects and How They’ll Impact You
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and Governor Gretchen Whitmer have announced a string of new Michigan construction projects that begin this week. While construction can be annoying, the good…
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Getty Images / Frank ArmstrongThe Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and Governor Gretchen Whitmer have announced a string of new Michigan construction projects that begin this week. While construction can be annoying, the good news is that these roads will be fixed up and these projects will support 696 jobs, according to MDOT.
New Michigan Construction Projects
The new Michigan construction projects include work on US-131 in Kalamazoo County and resurfacings on M-57 in Genesee County, M-65 in Iosco County, M-34 in Lenawee County, and M-19 in St. Clair County. "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," Governor Whitmer said in a statement regarding the recent construction projects. The state is able to make these repairs thanks to the Rebuilding Michigan plan, a five-year, $3.5 billion investment in our highways and bridges, as well as the bipartisan Building Michigan Together Plan. Here's more information on these five new Michigan construction projects and how they'll impact you.
M-57 Resurfacing in Genesee County
MDOT will resurface 9.8 miles of M-57 from M-54 to M-15 in Genesee County. "Work includes hot-mix asphalt cold milling, resurfacing and pavement markings to improve the safety and smoothness of the roadway," according to a release.
M-65 Resurfacing Iosco County
MDOT will resurface around 2 miles of M-65 from Dyer Road to Turtle Road in Iosco County. "This project will include new pavement markings and rumble strips, which will bolster the overall safety of the roads by enhancing driver awareness," according to a release.
US-131 will be Closed to Rebuild Railroad Crossing in Kalamazoo County
MDOT will rebuild and repave 13.4 miles of US-131 from the Rocky River in Three Rivers, St. Joseph County, to Shaver Road in Schoolcraft. The construction project will result in rebuilding a railroad crossing.
US-131 will be Closed to Rebuild Railroad Crossing in Kalamazoo County
MDOT will rebuild and repave 13.4 miles of US-131 from the Rocky River in Three Rivers, St. Joseph County, to Shaver Road in Schoolcraft.
M-19 Resurfacing in St. Clair County
MDOT will resurface M-19 from the city of Memphis to I-69 in St. Clair County.
