The State of Michigan is expected to receive $563.1 million in federal money to build, repair, or replace bridges, as part of a $27.5 billion national infrastructure investment.
Paul Ajegba, Director of the Michigan Department of Transportation said, “The Michigan Department of Transportation welcomes this historic infusion of resources to back our efforts to repair, replace, or rehabilitate Michigan’s bridges.”
MDOT plans to replace 24 bridges and help local road agencies repair 129 local bridges. The federal specifications include reinforcing bridges to accommodate climate change and to make them pedestrian and bicycle friendly, as well as reducing detours due to weight restrictions for heavy vehicles like buses and trucks.
Ajegba said, “We will collaborate with our local partners and stay focused on investing these resources where they are needed most, fixing bridges in critical condition in counties across Michigan.”
Reporting for WGRT – Jennie McClelland
