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.

Key Construction Projects Starting July 7:

• Eaton County (Delta Township): M-43 (Saginaw Highway) culvert maintenance near Carrier Creek starts July 8, with a $1 million investment running through Aug. 15.
• M-100 (Eaton County): Resurfacing from I-96 to Doane Highway begins July 7. The $1.5 million project includes ADA-compliant sidewalks and culvert replacement.
• M-45 (Lake Michigan Drive): Between 24th Avenue and M-11, resurfacing work will take place from July 8–14, with daytime lane closures. Estimated cost: $2 million.
• Washtenaw County (I-94): Sections of I-94 westbound between Zeeb Road and Baker Road will be closed July 7–9 for resurfacing. Ramps and local roads will serve as detours.
• Allegan County: Repairs to the 140th Avenue bridge over U.S. 131, damaged by an oversized vehicle, begin July 7 and will continue through Sept. 2025. Estimated cost: $420,000.
• M-89 (Allegan to Otsego): Starting July 7, this $1.3 million improvement project will cover 7 miles and include chip sealing and crack repair.
• Kentwood (M-37): Broadmoor Avenue will close between 44th Street and Patterson Avenue starting July 7 through mid-October 2025 for full road reconstruction.
• U.S. 12 and M-99 (Hillsdale County): A $3 million trial road diet begins July 7 to reduce traffic lanes and add sidewalks, bike lanes, lighting, and ADA improvements.
• Ingham County (M-99): The westbound I-96 Exit 101 to M-99 will close from July 7 to Aug. 1 for resurfacing. The larger $15 million rebuild stretches from Holt Road to Edgewood Boulevard.

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.