Michigan road crews are back to work July 7, following the holiday break, with the launch of major infrastructure projects across the state. The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is kicking off resurfacing, repair, and reconstruction efforts that will affect roads, bridges, and intersections in several counties.
“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 Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in a statement. “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.”
The post-holiday work surge follows a brief suspension of lane closures on 110 of 179 ongoing projects from July 3 to July 7, aimed at easing holiday travel. AAA projected over 2.6 million Michigan residents traveled 50 miles or more during the Independence Day weekend, a record-setting 3% increase from last year, according to MDOT.
These projects align with Michigan’s broader infrastructure investment strategy, which is prioritizing long-overdue roadwork without increasing taxes. The resurfacing and bridge repairs are funded through a mix of federal infrastructure dollars and state-level road funding initiatives under the Whitmer administration.
Many of the projects also include ADA-compliant sidewalk installations, bike lanes, and traffic calming features that reflect a growing emphasis on multi-modal transportation planning in Michigan communities.
To help travelers navigate delays and detours, MDOT offers a real-time construction map and road conditions tracker on its official website.
As summer progresses, residents and commuters are advised to stay informed about upcoming closures and plan alternative routes where possible.
Originally reported by Jalen Williams in Yahoo News.
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