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Governor Whitmer Announces Funding to Fix Local Roads in 28 Villages and Small Cities Across the State

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

September 25, 2024

 

 

Governor Whitmer Announces Funding to Fix Local Roads in 28 Villages and Small Cities Across the State

 

 

LANSING, Mich. – Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced 28 villages and cities across the state with populations less than 10,000 will receive road funding grants totaling $5.1 million.

 

"These grants will help 28 communities across Michigan fix their local roads faster to save drivers time and money," said Governor Whitmer. "Since I took office, Michigan has fixed 23,000 lane miles of road and 1,600 bridges while supporting over 89,000 jobs, and today’s funding will build on that total. Let’s keep fixing the damn roads so people can go to work, drop their kids off at school, and run errands without blowing a tire or cracking an axle. Let’s keep fixing our roads to lower costs for drivers on repairs, save them valuable time, and improve their quality of life."

 

Established by the state Legislature in 2018, the Community Service Infrastructure Fund (CSIF) Category B program is administered by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and serves as a stop-gap program to help fund road projects in small communities. Successful projects were selected, in part, because they are paired with planned infrastructure work, coordinated with other road agencies, focused on extending the useful life of the road and had limited funding sources.

 

"I applaud MDOT's work to improve our infrastructure around the state by partnering with and investing directly into our communities," said state Senator Erika Geiss (D-Taylor). "As we continue to work to make all of our communities vibrant places to live, work and grow, this state funding helps the City of Ecorse stretch their dollars while improving our local roads."

  

"It's often difficult for smaller communities to compete for resources alongside our larger cities. I’m grateful that the Community Service Infrastructure Fund exists to help fill this gap," said state Senator Sam Singh (D-East Lansing). "Thanks to this program and MDOT, residents in and around the Village of Lennon can expect a smoother, safer drive as they navigate Lennon Road."

  

“Maintaining great communities means maintaining our infrastructure, and we know that’s a costly task for our municipalities," said state Senator Mallory McMorrow (D-Royal Oak).  "Through our partnership with the state and MDOT, and as a testament to the stellar coordination on projects from local leadership, we’re able to help bring one more infrastructure project closer to completion for Huntington Woods residents.”

 

“With Michigan’s often severe weather, our roads can almost always use extra attention. The $250,000 in funding is welcomed news,” said state Representative Joey Andrews (D-St. Joseph). “The investment will allow Saugatuck to make necessary repairs to ensure safer commutes for our neighbors who take Maple Street every day to work, school or wherever else they may need to go. I’m thrilled to see this investment being made in our community, as it will undoubtedly go a long way in keeping our drivers and pedestrians safer on the roads.” 

“The additional $250,000 in road repair funding will improve the lives of many Huntington Woods residents,” said state Representative Natalie Price (D-Berkley). “Investing in roads ensures safer communities, reduces wear and tear on our vehicles and enhances the safety of both drivers and pedestrians. I’m proud to have worked alongside my colleagues in the Legislature to secure this funding, and I will continue to advocate for more resources for our communities.”

  

“The $250,000 investment in Ecorse will be a boon for the city. It will provide for much needed repairs to a number of our neighborhood streets, allowing for people to travel more safely and securely within our community,” said state Representative Tullio Liberati (D-Allen Park). “In the long run, this grant will help drivers in our communities save time and money by ensuring that our roads are safe for use while not damaging drivers' vehicles.

 

Grant awards range from $54,000 to $250,000 for road resurfacing, culvert replacement, pavement crack sealing and other preservative measures. 

 

CSIF Category B grants for 2025

County

Applicant

Project/Route

Grant Amount

Allegan

Martin

Templeton Street, University Street, Edwards Street, Chalmers Street and Lee Street

$

250,000

Allegan

Saugatuck

Maple Street

$ 250,000

Arenac

Twining

Dewey Street, Sampson Street, Smalley Street, Schley Street and Gridley Street

$ 65,550

Benzie

Benzonia

Walker Street

$ 181,050

Berrien

Berrien Springs

Mechanic Street

$ 192,500

Cheboygan

Cheboygan

Garfield Avenue

$ 250,000

Gogebic

Bessemer

Cinnabar Street

$ 64,979

Grand Traverse

Kingsley

Kingsley Road/S. Brownson Avenue

$ 84,100

Hillsdale

Montgomery

Weaver Road, Hayward Street, Hakes Street, Michigan Street and Park Place

$ 143,878

Houghton

South Range

Whealkate Drive

$ 116,000

Huron

Harbor Beach

Bartlett Street, Trescott Street, Schock Road, Garden Street and Resort Road

$ 230,000

Iron

Crystal Falls

Erie Street, Floodstrand Road, Fairbanks Drive, Water Street, Wisconsin Avenue, Seventh Street, Runkle Lake Road, S. Sixth Street, N. Sixth Street and Rock Crusher Road

$ 250,000

Lapeer

Columbiaville

Fifth Street and LeValley Road

$ 130,965

Lenawee

Morenci

N. Summit Street, Sims Highway and Page Street

$ 240,503

Macomb

Richmond

Oak Street and Priestap Street

$ 250,000

Menominee

Menominee

Various streets citywide

$ 240,000

Montcalm

Stanton

E. Bellevue Street

$ 91,964

Oakland

Oxford

Moyers Street

$ 229,887

Oakland

Huntington Woods

Newport Boulevard

$ 250,000

Ogemaw

Prescott

Harrison Road, Sage Lake Road, Washington Street and Greenwood Road

$ 250,000

Osceola

Evart

West Third Street and Lauman Road

$ 90,000

Ottawa

Hudsonville

Corporate Grove Drive and Corporate Exchange Drive

$ 209,000

Saginaw

Oakley

Woodward Street

$ 227,612

Sanilac

Brown City

Buby Street

$ 54,000

Sanilac

Croswell

Croswell Road and Seltzer Road

$ 250,000

Shiawassee

Lennon

Lennon Road

$ 103,750

Tuscola

Kingston

Washington Street and Noble Street

$ 211,200

Wayne

Ecorse

Florence Street, Charlotte Street and Cherrygrove Street

$ 250,000

 

Enacted in 1987 and reauthorized in 1993, the Transportation Economic Development Fund (TEDF) helps finance highway, road and street projects that are critical to the movement of people and products, and for getting workers to their jobs, materials to growers and manufacturers, and finished goods to consumers. TEDF "Category B," or the "Community Service Infrastructure Fund," grants are allocated for road improvements in cities and villages with a population of 10,000 or fewer.

 

More details about the individual grants and information on the upcoming Fiscal Year 2026 program, opening in early April, are available online at TEDF Category B - Villages and Small Cities.

 

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