Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Invests $13 Billion in Projects Statewide

LANSING, Mich. — More than $13 billion in infrastructure funding has been invested in Michigan since the passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) three years ago. From improving roads and bridges and expanding access to high-speed internet to increasing climate resilience and lowering energy costs for families, the BIL is strengthening communities in every corner of the state, helping them attract good-paying jobs, bolster their infrastructure, win additional investments, and improve quality of life. View Michigan’s Infrastructure Investment Tracker to see the projects happening in your neighborhood.   

“The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is delivering real results that strengthen our state from the ground up. By fixing the damn roads, making sure everyone has reliable internet access, and ensuring clean drinking water and the protection of our Great Lakes, these projects are creating real, positive impacts in our communities,” said Governor Gretchen Whitmer. “We’re not just investing in our infrastructure; we’re investing in opportunities for families and communities, growing the middle class, and setting our state up for long-term success.”   

“I was proud to support the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which is helping to rebuild roads, repair bridges, replace lead pipes and expand broadband across Michigan,” said Congressman Dan Kildee. “By investing in our infrastructure, we are creating thousands of good-paying Michigan jobs, growing our economy and improving the quality of life for Michigan families.” 

“The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law continues to provide investments toward the critical issues we’ve been working on for years: repairing our roads and bridges, removing lead from our drinking water, expanding internet access, strengthening American manufacturing, protecting the Great Lakes, and more,” said Congresswoman Debbie Dingell. “I’ve seen the impacts of this legislation firsthand in Southeast Michigan, and we know there are thousands of projects and millions of dollars still to come. I look forward to continuing to work with Governor Whitmer, all our state officials, and local leaders to continue getting these federal dollars to the communities that need them.” 

“Today marks three years since the signing of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law – a once-in-a-generation investment in America that is already making a difference in Michigan,” said Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin. “As a member of the Problem Solvers Caucus that laid out the initial framework for this legislation, it’s been deeply gratifying to see the impact of the law in our state. To date, over $13 billion has been invested in Michigan across hundreds of projects. From rebuilding roads and bridges, to repairing water infrastructure, to expanding rural broadband access the law will pay dividends that will be felt for decades to come.” 

Investing in Safer Roads, Bridges and Airports

BIL funding is allowing Michigan to speed up improvements to our roads, bridges, and airports. Traffic crashes are the leading cause of death for Michiganders under the age of 45. This funding directly impacts the safety and efficiency of daily commutes. The BIL provided $66 million in RAISE (Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity) grants to enhance connectivity, safety, and quality of life in Detroit, Menominee, and Kalamazoo and $50 million from the U.S. DOT’s Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient and Cost-saving Transportation (PROTECT) program to make surface transportation more resilient to natural hazards, like climate and flooding, ensuring sustainability for generations and safer roads for Michiganders. 

Michigan also received $65 million in Safe Streets and Roads for All (SSRA) grants for projects in the cities of Detroit and Dearborn and a combined $15.7 million in SSRA planning and demonstration funding for 13 community projects, the second-highest awarding in the nation. Kalamazoo County received $25 million in SSRA grants to reduce traffic accidents and improve road safety for bikers and pedestrians. This funding has directly resulted in a 23% reduction in crashes in 2024. 

“The grants we’ve received are going to greatly improve safety for our community,” said David Anderson, Mayor of Kalamazoo. “Through our Streets for All initiative, we are transforming several of our one-way streets in downtown Kalamazoo to two-way traffic, while narrowing the streets and reducing speeds. These grants mean safer streets for everyone: pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists.  They also bring equity to our community, protect the environment, and enhance our quality of life.”

Over $75 million in funding from the U.S. DOT’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) was awarded to enhance airport infrastructure, improve safety, and increase efficiency for travelers at Bishop International Airport, Cherry Capital Airport, Gerald R. Ford International Airport, Hillsdale Municipal Airport and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. 

Expanding Access to High-Speed Internet

One of the most transformative impacts of BIL funding is expanding access to broadband. Thanks to the BIL, Michigan secured nearly $1.6 billion from the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) program—the fourth highest of all states—to connect more than 200,000 homes and small businesses to high-speed internet. Eight communities across Muskegon, Roscommon, Van Buren, Ogemaw, and Saginaw counties received an additional $997,000 from the USDA’s Broadband Technical Assistance Program to expand access. This funding ensures all Michiganders, regardless of where they live, have reliable internet connection and access to jobs, health care, and education.  

“We are investing in infrastructure projects in communities across our state thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law,” said Zachary Kolodin, Michigan’s chief infrastructure officer and director of the Michigan Infrastructure Office. “These dollars are touching every part of the state, lowering costs for families, creating good-paying jobs, and creating a strong foundation for the future. We’re building bridges that can withstand future storms, creating energy-efficient systems to reduce our carbon footprint and safeguard our neighborhoods, and planning for a Michigan that future generations will be proud of.” 

Protecting Our Land, Air, and Water

The BIL seeks to mitigate the impacts of climate change, protect our natural resources and ensure safe drinking water. Michigan is dedicated to eliminating lead service lines, modernizing water systems, and making sure infrastructure projects have a positive impact on the air we breathe. Since 2019, the Whitmer-Gilchrist administration has invested more than $5.3 billion in water infrastructure projects to ensure that every family has access to safe drinking water, our resources are protected, and their infrastructure will function properly. View Michigan’s Water Infrastructure Funding Dashboard to see the investments being made in your community. Federal funding highlights include:

• Up to $1 billion for the Midwest Alliance for Clean Hydrogen to develop regional supply chains for the production, distribution, and use of hydrogen in trucks and heavy-duty vehicles. The project is anticipated to create 13,600 direct jobs—12,100 in construction jobs and 1,500 permanent jobs. 

• $212.9 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Revolving Fund Grants to safeguard clean drinking water.  

• $45 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Water and Waste Disposal Loans and Grants for projects ranging from improvements to wastewater treatment systems to replacing lines of drinking water mains in 11 rural communities. 

• $72.5 million from the FTA's Low- or No-Emission Program to replace aging buses, build bus facilities, support zero-emission buses, provide good-paying jobs, and improve the reliability of transit systems. Funding was awarded to the City of Detroit, Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority, and the Harbor Transit Multi-Modal Transportation System in Grand Haven. 

• $23 million from the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program to bolster the state’s EV charging infrastructure and make EVs more accessible. The funding includes 41 planned charging stations in every region across the state, from Detroit and Sault Ste. Marie to Benton Harbor and Lansing. 

“Everyone deserves access to clean water and clean air,” said EGLE Director Phil Roos. “The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is helping us ensure that everyone, regardless of where they live, has access to clean air to breathe and safe water to drink. This is about safeguarding public health and preserving Michigan’s natural resources for years to come.”  

For more information about how federal funding is being invested to improve Michigan’s infrastructure, please visit Michigan Infrastructure Office.      

ABOUT THE MICHIGAN INFRASTRUCTURE OFFICE   

The Michigan Infrastructure Office is responsible for organizing and executing Governor Whitmer’s vision for infrastructure, coordinating across state government, marshaling resources, and partnering with local officials, federal partners, and outside stakeholders to ensure resources sent to Michigan through BIL, also known as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), are used efficiently and effectively.