April 07, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 7, 2022
Contact: Press@michigan.gov
Governor Whitmer Continues to Fix the Roads and Bridges, Announces Projects Starting in Berrien, Iron, Jackson, Kalamazoo, Ontonagon, and Oakland Counties on April 11
In 2022, Gov. Whitmer is making the largest investment in state roads and bridges in Michigan’s history
LANSING, Mich. -- Governor Whitmer announced that multiple road rebuilding projects are expected to begin the week of April 11. The projects include the rebuilding of four bridges in Iron and Ontonagon counties, resurfacing US-12 in Berrien County, expansion of I-94 and rebuilding the I-94/Portage Road interchange in Jackson, and next phase of the I-96 flex route project in Oakland County. Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to directly and indirectly support 6,671 jobs.
“Across Michigan, we are fixing the damn roads to save motorists time and money. Investments like these in Iron, Ontonagon, Berrien, Jackson, Oakland and Kalamazoo Counties will ensure our bridges and roads are safe for years to come,” said Governor Whitmer. “My Rebuilding Michigan Plan and the recently enacted Building Michigan Together Plan are helping us fix our roads and bridges with the right mix and materials, making them much less susceptible to our notorious pothole seasons, all without raising taxes by a cent. Since I took office, Michigan has repaired, rebuilt, or replaced over 13,000 lane miles of road and over 900 bridges, supporting nearly 82,000 jobs. These projects will add to that total and continue and support even more good-paying jobs in these communities.”
US-45, M-64, and US-141 Projects in Ontonagon County
MDOT will invest $4.9 million to rebuild four bridges in Iron and Ontonagon counties. Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to directly and indirectly support 62 jobs. Work will include deck replacement, substructure repairs, scour countermeasures, beam end repairs, steel cleaning and coating, and roadway approach work on M-64 over the Floodwood River, M-64 over Halfway Creek, US-141 over the East Branch of the Net River, and US-45 over Roselawn Creek.
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Counties: |
Iron and Ontonagon |
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Highways: |
M-64, US-141, US-45 |
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Closest towns: |
Ontonagon, Paulding, Covington |
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Start date: |
Monday, April 11, 2022 (for US-45 over Roselawn Creek; start dates for other locations will be announced later) |
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Estimated end date: |
Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022 (for all three bridges) |
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Traffic restrictions: |
One alternating lane will be open at the bridges during work using temporary traffic signals. |
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Safety benefit: |
This work will extend the lifespan of the bridges and result in a smoother driving surface and increased safety for motorists. |
US-12 Project in Berrien County
MDOT will invest $2.7 million to resurface 5.1 miles of US-12 from the state line to Red Arrow Highway. Work includes milling and asphalt resurfacing, joint and crack repairs, railroad approach resurfacing, and pavement markings. Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to directly and indirectly support 34 jobs.
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County: |
Berrien |
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Highway: |
US-12 |
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Closest city: |
New Buffalo |
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Start date: |
Monday, April 11, 2022 |
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Estimated end date: |
Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2022 |
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Traffic restrictions: |
Single-lane closures with a flagging operation. |
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Safety benefit: |
This work will repair and preserve the pavement to provide a safer and smoother driving surface and extend the life of the roadway. |
I-94 in Jackson County
Work is resuming next week on the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) I-94 Jackson County project. Work will proceed from the Calhoun County line to Parma Road. Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to directly and indirectly support 2,057 jobs.
Funding for this project is made possible by Governor Whitmer's Rebuilding Michigan program to rebuild the state highways and bridges that are critical to the state's economy and carry the most traffic. The investment strategy is aimed at fixes that result in longer useful lives and improves the condition of the state's infrastructure.
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County: |
Jackson |
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Highway: |
I-94 |
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Closest cities:
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Jackson Albion Parma |
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Start date: |
Monday, April 11, 2022 |
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Estimated end date: |
Tuesday, May 31, 2022 |
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Overall project end date: |
November 2024 |
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Traffic restrictions:
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This work will require single-lane closures on I-94 from Parma Road to the Calhoun County line Monday-Thursday each week. Motorists should expect delays. |
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Safety benefit: |
These improvements will provide increased safety and mobility in this area of I-94, which is a significant local and national trade corridor. Closing lanes during this type of work is necessary to provide the safest work area possible for crews and motorists. |
I-96 in Oakland County
Work on the I-96 Flex Route along Kent Lake Road and the I-275/I-696/M-5 interchange continues with bridge work closing the Wixom Road ramps beginning 6 a.m. Monday, April 11, through Monday, April 25. Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to directly and indirectly support 3,416 jobs.
The following restrictions will be in place:
This I-96 Flex Route project includes rebuilding the freeway, rebuilding the median shoulders for use during peak periods, sign upgrades, and active traffic management installation, including intelligent transportation systems (ITS) equipment, overhead gantry installation and ramp signals for metering traffic onto the freeway. Electronic message boards will alert drivers with speed advisories and travel information.
Funding for this project is made possible by Governor Whitmer's Rebuilding Michigan program to rebuild the state highways and bridges that are critical to the state's economy and carry the most traffic. The investment strategy is aimed at fixes that result in longer useful lives and improves the condition of the state's infrastructure.
I-94 in Kalamazoo County
The east leg of Kilgore Road will be closed at Portage Road as part of the Michigan Department of Transportation project to expand I-94 and rebuild the I-94/Portage Road interchange. Crews will be rebuilding the intersection, requiring the total closure. Based on economic modeling, this $87 million investment is expected to directly and indirectly support 1,105 jobs.
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County: |
Kalamazoo |
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Roads: |
Portage Road and Kilgore Road |
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Closest cities: |
Kalamazoo and Portage |
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Start date: |
Thursday, April 14, 2022 |
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Estimated end date: |
Saturday, April 30, 2022 |
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Traffic restrictions: |
The east leg of Kilgore Road will be closed at Portage Road while one lane of Portage Road will remain open in each direction. The detour for Portage Road to eastbound Kilgore Road will be on Romence Road and Sprinkle Road. |
Rebuilding Michigan Plan
Since Governor Whitmer took office, Michigan has repaired, rebuilt, or replaced 13,198 lane miles of road and 903 bridges, supporting nearly 82,000 jobs. Recently, Governor Whitmer signed the Building Michigan Together Plan, a bipartisan plan to invest nearly $5 billion in Michigan’s infrastructure, grow the economy, create jobs, and benefit families in every region of the state. The Building Michigan Together Plan calls for critical investments of $645 million in Michigan’s infrastructure, including $317 million for road and bridge programs, benefitting both state and local projects.
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