MARION — Gov. Whitmer on Wednesday announced $3.7 million in road funding grants will be awarded to 25 villages and cities across the state with populations less than 10,000.
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KINGSFORD The Kingsford City Council has agreed to contribute up to $2,500 toward replacing roof shingles on the structure at Gazebo Park.
The Northwoods Garden Club, which uses the gazebo for its annual Strawberry Social fundraiser, requested the financial help for repairs.
The city received three estimates to reshingle the roof, ranging from $4,643 to $6,400. Each involves the city’s Department of Public Works removing the old shingles and prepping the structure for new shingles at an estimated $500 cost, City Manager Mike Stelmaszek said.
The city also would provide $2,000 for labor and materials to the garden club, which would have to document its spending on the project.
Feb 3, 2021
MARQUETTE The Michigan Department of Transportation is awarding a state Transportation Economic Development Fund Category F grant of $375,000 to the City of Sault Ste. Marie.
“From day one, I’ve been clear that we need to invest more in our state’s roads,” said Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in a news release. “Today, I’m proud to announce a transportation economic development grant that will help the City of Sault Ste. Marie rebuild an important corridor in the community. Road projects like this connect workers to jobs and provide important links for our communities. We must do more to fix our roads and I stand ready to work with anyone willing to get the job done.”
Jan 27, 2021
LANSING, Mich. The Michigan Department of Transportation has awarded a $375,000 state Transportation Economic Development Fund Category F grant to the Dickinson County Road Commission for upcoming work on East Breitung Avenue, also known as Breitung Cut-Off Road.
The road is a major east-west route in southwest Dickinson County and serves as a bypass of Iron Mountain for vehicles traveling between U.S. 2 and Kingsford. It also provides connections to U.S. 141 and M-95.
The pavement is in poor condition and the roadway is nearing the end of its useful life, according to an MDOT news release.
The DCRC plans to rebuild East Breitung Avenue from 400 feet east of Hydraulic Falls Road to 1,600 feet west of U.S. 141. Additional work includes culvert replacement and the installation of new guardrail to improve safety.