State clears way to allow private company to move toward leasing Independence and Liberty bridges
State clears way to allow private company to move toward leasing Independence and Liberty bridges Updated Dec 31, 2020; Facebook Share BAY CITY, MI - New legislation recently set the stage for other municipalities to follow in Bay City’s footsteps by entering into public-private partnerships for infrastructure improvements. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer put the final stamp of approval on a set of bills that allow municipalities throughout the state to engage with private companies to improve aging bridge infrastructure and to authorize the implementation of tolling measures. Senate Bills 1215-121...