The Michigan Department of Transportation has launched a new online dashboard to track road projects and keep the public informed of the Rebuilding Michigan program, which finances new projects and frees up funding to expand projects and reduce construction time.
MDOT Director Paul C. Ajegba said that the program allows MDOT to “completely rebuild some important freeways that we otherwise could only afford to resurface.” He said the bond funding allows MDOT to accelerate the rebuilding of many other non-freeway projects.
Ajegba said, “In keeping with the governor’s objectives, this dashboard gives people a clear view of the program’s impact across the state in an open and transparent fashion.”
The Rebuilding Michigan Program aims to rebuild state highways and bridges that are critical to the economy and are used the most. The project is funded by a $3.5 billion bond sale. Longer road life and improved infrastructure are expected from the accelerated projects.
The online dashboard explains the Five-Year Plan and features an interactive map that shows the location, scope, and progress for each project along with a statewide tally of the impact on jobs supported by the plan.
A link to the dashboard:
Michigan.gov/RebuildingMichigan
Reporting for WGRT – Jennie McClelland
