October 02, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 2, 2023
Contact: press@michigan.gov
Governor Whitmer Continues to Fix the Damn Roads with Projects Starting This Week in Three Counties
LANSING, Mich. — Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will begin rebuilding I-69 and I-94 ramp in Calhoun County, resurfacing the US-127 ramp in Ingham County and resurfacing M-32 and M-33 in Montmorency County. Based on economic modeling, these investments are expected to support 3,296 jobs.
“Across Michigan, we are moving dirt and fixing the damn roads to drive economic activity, help Michiganders go to work, drop their kids off at school, and run errands safely,” said Governor Whitmer. “Through the end of this construction season, we will have fixed, repaired, or replaced nearly 20,000 lane miles of state-owned roads and 1,400 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.”
I-69, I-94 Ramp Closures in Calhoun County
MDOT will begin rebuilding the westbound I-94 ramp to northbound I-69. The northbound I-69 ramp to westbound I-94 also will be closed for bridge painting. This work is part of the three-year, $210 million project to rebuild I-69 between Island Highway in Charlotte, Eaton County, and I-94 in Marshall, Calhoun County. Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to support 2,541 jobs.
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County: |
Calhoun |
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Highway: |
I-69 and I-94 |
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Closest city: |
Marshall |
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Start date: |
October 2, 2023 |
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Estimated end date: |
October 5,2023 |
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Traffic restrictions: |
This work will require the Kipp Road on ramp to northbound US-127 and the northbound US-127 off ramp to M-36 (Cedar Street) to be closed. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes. |
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Safety benefit: |
These improvements will provide increased safety and mobility in this area of US-127, which is an important route for commuter, commercial, and tourism traffic. |
US-127 Ramp Closures in Ingham County
MDOT will temporarily close the Kipp Road on ramp to northbound US-127 and the northbound US-127 off ramp to M-36 (Cedar Street) to perform maintenance in Mason. This work is part of the multi-year US-127 resurfacing and bridge repair project in Ingham County.
MDOT is investing approximately $62 million to resurface 12.5 miles of pavement, repair 10 structures, improve drainage, and install guardrail and barrier wall on US-127 between the Jackson/Ingham county line and M-36 in Ingham County. Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to support 750 jobs.
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County: |
Ingham |
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Highway: |
US-127 |
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Closest city: |
Mason |
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Start date: |
October 3, 2023 |
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Estimated end date: |
November 5, 2023 |
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Traffic restrictions: |
The westbound I-94 ramp to northbound I-69, and northbound I-69 ramp to westbound I-94 will be closed and detoured for the duration of this work. Motorists are advised to see alternate routes. |
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Safety benefit: |
These improvements will provide increased safety and mobility in this area of I-69, which is a significant local and national trade corridor. |
M-32 and M-33 Resurfacing in Montmorency County
MDOT will invest $435,000 to resurface M-32 from Parland Street to Jerome Street, and M-33 from M-32 to Gerber Road in Atlanta. Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to support five jobs.
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County: |
Montmorency |
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Highway: |
M-32 and M-33 |
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Closest city: |
Atlanta |
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Start date: |
October 2, 2023 |
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Estimated end date: |
November 2023 |
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Traffic restrictions: |
Drivers should expect lane closures and traffic regulators. |
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Safety benefit: |
This work will improve the driving surface of the road, extend the life of the roadway, and upgrade sidewalk ramps for pedestrians. |
Rebuilding Michigan’s Roads and Bridges
By the end of this construction season, Michigan will have fixed nearly 20,000 lane miles of state-owned roads and 1,400 bridges. Governor Whitmer is focused on rebuilding our roads and bridges with the right mix and materials, so they stay fixed, supporting 89,000 good-paying construction jobs along the way.
These and future repairs are made possible by the Rebuilding Michigan plan, a five-year, $3.5 billion investment in our highways and bridges, and the bipartisan Building Michigan Together Plan, the largest one-time investment in Michigan's infrastructure in state history. These strategic investments in Michigan's infrastructure ensure that future Michiganders will have safer roads and bridges to run errands, travel, and strengthen the economy.
Learn more about the Whitmer-Gilchrist Administration’s historic infrastructure investments by clicking on the following link: Infrastructure Accomplishments.
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