RELEASE: Governor Whitmer Continues to Fix the Damn Roads with Projects Starting This Week in Wayne, Ingham, Chippewa, Saginaw, Tuscola, and Gratiot Counties

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

July 28, 2025

Governor Whitmer Continues to Fix the Damn Roads with Projects Starting This Week in Wayne, Ingham, Chippewa, Saginaw, Tuscola, and Gratiot Counties

LANSING, Mich. —  Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will begin road and bridge repair projects this week in several counties across the state, including Wayne, Ingham, Chippewa, Saginaw, Tuscola, and Gratiot. Based on economic modeling, these investments are expected to directly and indirectly support 87 jobs.

"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 Governor 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."

US-12 (Michigan Avenue) Improvement Projects in Wayne County

MDOT is investing $5.5 million to resurface pavement, along with joint repairs, ADA ramps and pavement markings in two separate projects starting in Dearborn and Detroit. Based on economic modeling, this overall investment is expected to directly and indirectly support 52 jobs.

Highway:	US-12 (Michigan Avenue)
Closest cities:	Dearborn, Detroit
Start date:	Monday, July 28, 2025
Estimated end date:	TBA
Traffic restrictions:	Dearborn: Starting the week of July 28, eastbound and westbound US-12 (Michigan Avenue) will have single-lane closures between Greenfield Road and I-94 daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with two-lane closures from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. each night through mid-September. Detroit: Eastbound and westbound US-12 (Michigan Avenue) will have lane closures between I-94 and Cecil Avenue through early September, with at least one lane open in each direction.
Safety benefit:	This work will extend the lifespan of the roadway and increase safety for motorists.

I-96 Bridge Work in Ingham County

MDOT is investing $700,000 to improve the westbound I-96 bridge over M-52 (Stockbridge Road) in Webberville. Work includes partial deck replacement and new barrier wall. Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to directly and indirectly support seven jobs.

Highway:	I-96 and M-52 (Stockbridge Road)
Closest cities:	Webberville
Start date:	Monday, July 28, 2025
Estimated end date:	Mid-October 2025
Traffic restrictions:	Lane closures and traffic shifts will be in effect on westbound I-96 and M-52 throughout the project.
Safety benefit:	This project will improve the ride and extend the service life of the bridge.

M-80 Resurfacing in Chippewa County

MDOT is investing about $1.9 million to resurface about eight miles of M-80 from the southbound I-75 exit ramp to M-129 in Chippewa County. Work includes milling and resurfacing, guardrail, aggregate shoulders and pavement markings. This project includes two three-year materials and workmanship pavement warranties for different sections of the project. Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to directly and indirectly support 18 jobs.

County:	Chippewa
Highway:	M-80
Closest cities:	Kincheloe
Start date:	Monday, July 28, 2025
Estimated end date:	Friday, October 31, 2025
Traffic restrictions:	Motorists should expect lane closures with traffic regulators. Work zone speed limits will be reduced by 10 mph (to 45 mph in the 55 mph sections and 35 mph in the 45 mph sections). A 10-foot lane width restriction will be in effect on M-80 during the project.
Safety benefit:	This work will extend the lifespan of the roadway and increase safety for motorists.

Hager Line Rail-Trail Improvements in Saginaw, Tuscola counties.

MDOT is investing approximately $1 million to improve 9.6 miles of the Hager Line Rail-Trail from Towerline Road to M-15 in Saginaw and Tuscola counties. Work will include milling and resurfacing, bridge deck repairs and pavement markings. Based on economic modeling, this overall investment is expected to directly and indirectly support nine jobs.

Counties:	Saginaw, Tuscola
Highway:	M-15
Closest cities:	Richville, Frankentrost, Buena Vista
Start date:	Monday, July 28, 2025
Estimated end date:	Friday, November 14, 2025
Traffic restrictions:	Starting July 28, the trail will be closed to users. Tree trimming will take place ahead of the closure in preparation for the upcoming trail improvements. Users are advised to use caution when using the path during tree trimming.
Safety benefit:	This work will provide users of the shared-use path with a smoother, safer surface while promoting access to the path and outdoor recreation opportunities.

M-57 Resurfacing in Gratiot County

MDOT is investing approximately $235,000 to resurface M-57 (Cleveland Road) from US-127 to west of Romney Road in Washington Township, Gratiot County. Work includes cold milling, overlay and permanent pavement markings. Based on economic modeling, this overall investment is expected to directly and indirectly support one job.

Highway:	M-57
Closest cities:	Washington Township
Start date:	Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Estimated end date:	Thursday, July 31, 2025
Traffic restrictions:	Traffic will be maintained with intermittent lane closures, traffic shifts and flagging operations. The southbound US-127 ramp to M-57 will be closed during this work. Ramp traffic will be detoured via southbound US-127 to the median crossover approximately 1 mile south, then along northbound US-127 to the northbound US-127 ramp to M-57. This work is weather-dependent.
Safety benefit:	This project will result in a smoother driving surface and increased safety.

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