DAVISON, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will begin repairing the I-75 bridge over Cook Road and the I-75 flyover ramps C and D over Ballenger Road in Genesee County July 14.
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-75
Closest community:
Flint
Start date:
Monday, July 14, 2025
Estimated end date:
Friday, Aug. 22, 2025
Project end date:
October 2025
Traffic restrictions:
Cook Road at I-75 will close during this project. Cook Road traffic will be detoured via Embury, Grand Blanc Road, and M-54 (Dort Hwy). All lanes of northbound and southbound I-75 will remain open.
I-75 flyover ramps C and D over Ballenger Road will be closed as needed during this work with posted detours. Ballenger Road will be fully closed for 48 hours starting at 7 a.m. July 21 and single lane closures will be used as needed throughout the project.
Motorists should expect delays and are advised to seek alternate routes.
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 life 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.
