DAVISON, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will begin repairing the westbound I-69 exit ramp bridge to Miller Road over Swartz Creek and the M-54 (Dort Highway) bridge over Thread Creek in Genesee County June 23.
This work is part of an overall $2.7 million investment to improve and repair 13 structures across Genesee, St. Clair, Arenac, Isabella and Clare counties on M-33, I-75, US-10, M-54 and I-94. Work will include concrete substructure patching, resealing bridge joints, steel rocker bearing realignment, steel beam repairs, heat straightening, painting and temporary supports. Work will progress to other structures in the project area.
"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 Gov. Gretchen 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."
County:
Genesee
Highway:
I-69
M-54
Closest community:
Flint
Start date:
Monday, June 23, 2025
Estimated end date:
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Project end date:
October 2025
Traffic restrictions:
The westbound I-69 ramp to Miller Road will be closed during this work. Traffic will be detoured via northbound I-75, eastbound Corunna Road and southbound Ballenger Road.
Traffic will be maintained on the M-54 bridge with daily center lane and single-lane closures from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in each direction. Pedestrian access will be maintained on one side during this project.
Traffic restrictions for future locations during this project will be announced in advance.
Jobs numbers:
Based on economic modeling, this overall investment is expected to directly and indirectly support 26 jobs.
Safety benefit:
This work will improve and extend the service lives of these structures. Lane and ramp closures during this type of work are necessary to provide the safest work area possible for crews and motorists.
