(The Center Square) – The Michigan Department of Transportation began road repair projects across eight counties, with funding coming from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s Rebuilding Michigan program.
Based upon various estimates, about 11,644 jobs will be supported by the multimillion-dollar investments.
The projects include rebuilding the I-69 and 1-94 ram in Calhoun county, the Northbound US-127 off ramp in Ingham County, sealing the Eastbound I-94 ramp to Elm Road in Jackson County, resurfacing M-34 in Lenawee County, resurfacing US-10 in Mason County, rebuilding the I-696 ramp in Oakland County, replacement work on I-196 and US-31 in Van Buren County and rebuilding the Northbound I-275 ramp in Wayne County.
Calhoun County’s Southbound I-69 collector-distributor ramp to I-94 began construction Sept. 13 and is expected to end on Oct. 2. The investment is expected to support 2,541 jobs in the Marshall region. The project is a part of the greater three-year, $210 million plan to rebuild I-69 between Island Highway and I-94.
In Ingham County, maintenance began Sept. 11 on the northbound US-127 off ramp to Kipp Road. The work is expected to end on Oct. 3. The investment will support about 750 jobs in the Mason area. The project is a part of the multiyear US-127 resurfacing and bridge repair project.
“The repairing of the off ramp on Northbound US-127 is just one of many examples of how we’re investing in Michigan roads and infrastructure,” Sen. Sarah Anthony, D-Lansing, said. “Whether you’re heading to work, driving your kid to school or trying to run errands— projects like this will ensure all Michiganders heading to and through Ingham County can do so safely and swiftly.”
Jackson County began sealing the eastbound I-94 exit ramp to Elm Road on Sept. 11. The project is a part of a larger $120 million investment in rebuilding and widening I-94 by Airport Road. The project is expected to support 1,452 jobs in the Jackson, Michigan region. Sealing should be completed by Sept. 14.
In Oakland County, the northbound Orchard Lake ramp to the eastbound I-696 ramp was closed. The $275 million project includes multiple ramp repairs, storm sewer work and rebuilding the roadway from the base up. The total investment is expected to support 3,500 jobs across Farmington Hills.
The northbound I-275 ramps in Wayne County were closed Sept. 11 as a part of the Revive275 project, with an estimated investment of $270 million for 3,267 jobs.
