In 2022, Gov. Whitmer is making the largest investment in state roads and bridges in Michigan’s history 

LANSING, MI – On June 13th, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that major road projects are expected to begin this week in Benzie, Cheboygan, Eaton, Emmet, Genesee, and Wayne counties. The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) projects include M-22 resurfacing in Benzie County, next phase of work on the I-75 repair and rebuilding project in Cheboygan and Emmet counties, next phase of work on the I-69 Rebuilding Michigan project in Eaton County, next phase of work on the I-69 Rebuilding Michigan project in Genesee County, and southbound I-375 milling and resurfacing project in Wayne County. These investments are expected to support over 4,105 jobs.  

“Across Michigan, we are fixing the damn roads to save drivers time and money. These investments in Benzie, Cheboygan, Eaton, Emmet, Genesee, and Wayne counties will support over 4,105 jobs and help drivers go to work, drop their kids off at school, and run errands safely,” said?Governor Whitmer. “Since I took office through the end of 2022, we will have invested 70% more in our roads than the previous four years to fix over 16,000 lane miles of road and 1,200 bridges, supporting nearly 89,000 jobs. Both my Rebuilding Michigan Plan and the bipartisan Building Michigan Together Plan are helping us build safe, reliable infrastructure that makes a difference for families and small business across the state. I hope you all like orange because you’ll be seeing a lot of cones and barrels this summer. I’m proud of what we have accomplished, so let’s keep moving dirt and getting it done." 

M-22 Resurfacing in Benzie County 

MDOT is investing $1.07 million to resurface 3.2 miles of M-22 from north of M-115 (Forest Avenue) to north of South Shore Drive, and from south of First Street to the Betsie Lake Causeway, including new concrete curb and gutter, as well as sidewalks and ramps meeting Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards.  This project will improve safety for motorists and pedestrians and extend the life of the roadway. Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to support 13 jobs.

Next Phase of Work on I-69 Rebuilding Michigan Project in Genesee County  

MDOT will close the Court Street ramp to southbound I-475 and the southbound I-475 ramp to westbound I-69 to complete bridge demolition and deck replacements. This work is part of a $100 million investment to rebuild more than two miles of I-69, along with various work at the I-69/I-475 interchange. This project will improve safety and ride quality and support a major commercial route. Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to support 1,270 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. 

Southbound I-375 Milling and Resurfacing Project in Wayne County  

Milling and resurfacing work is needed on southbound I-375 between I-75 and East Jefferson Avenue in Detroit. Beginning at 5 a.m. Monday, June 13, through 3 p.m. Friday, June 17, southbound I-375 will be closed between I-75 and East Jefferson Avenue. The local I-375 service drives will remain open for local access. 

Next Phase of Work on I-75 Repair and Rebuilding Project in Cheboygan and Emmet Counties  Beginning 7 a.m. Tuesday, June 14, through 6 a.m. Thursday, June 16, I-75 in Mackinaw City will be closed while the southbound US-23 bridge deck and beams are demolished. MDOT is investing $12.3 million to rebuild and resurface US-23 from I-75 to east of South Huron Avenue and I-75 from Old M-108 (Nicolet Street/Mackinaw Highway) (Exit 337) to the Mackinac Bridge, as well as replace the southbound US-23 exit ramp bridge beams and deck over I-75. Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to support 155 jobs.

Next Phase of Work on I-69 Rebuilding Michigan Project in Eaton County   

MDOT is rebuilding the M-78 ramp to northbound I-69 and the northbound I-69 ramp to Ainger Road as part of the ongoing $210 million investment to rebuild I-69 between Island Highway in Charlotte, Eaton County, and I-94 in Marshall, Calhoun County. Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to support nearly 2,667 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. 

For project news and updates, subscribe to the I-69 rebuilding project e-mail list. 

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. In April, 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.