Delivering Another $15.3 Million for Mid-Michigan
One of my biggest priorities in Congress is ensuring the federal government uses your taxpayer dollars wisely to benefit our communities. I’m continuing to deliver on that promise by securing an additional $15.3 million in the government funding bill that Congress and President Trump approved on February 3. This brings the total I’ve brought to our communities to more than $146 million in critical projects and investments for mid-Michigan since taking office last year.
These new funds will support real infrastructure projects and critical research and development investments — building better, more reliable roads and bridges in our area and giving our region a much-needed economic boost. When you drive to work, school, or the grocery store, you shouldn’t have to dodge potholes left and right. When you turn on the faucet, you should be confident your water is clean. That’s why $15.3 million of the funding I secured will upgrade our roads, bridges, drainage systems, and other real infrastructure and development priorities, including:
$7.823 million — New Jet Bridges at the Lansing Airport
This funding will support the Capital Region International Airport as it installs six new jet bridges for boarding passengers. Five of the airport’s current bridges are outdated and require constant repair, and one is inoperable. The new bridges will be energy efficient and comply with the most up-to-date standards under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
$2.5 million — Road Repairs in Clinton County
This funding will support the Clinton County Road Commission as it repairs Chandler Road from Coleman Road to Stoll Road, bordering Bath Township, East Lansing, and DeWitt Township.
$1 million — Bridge Replacement in Maple Rapids
This funding will support the village of Maple Rapids as it replaces the Maple Street Bridge.
$1 million — Bridge Replacement in Shiawassee County
This funding will support the Shiawassee County Road Commission as it replaces the bridge on New Lothrop Road over the Shiawassee River in Burns Township.
$1 million — Drain Culvert Replacement in Oakland County
This funding will support the Oakland County Road Commission as it replaces a large drain culvert on Dixboro Road south of 10 Mile Road, bordering South Lyon in Oakland County and Green Oak Township in Livingston County.
$1 million — Water Treatment Plant Generator in Brighton
This funding will support the city of Brighton as it replaces the generator at its water treatment plant.
$1 million — Redevelopment in Eaton Rapids
This funding will support the city of Eaton Rapids and the Eaton County Land Bank as they redevelop the blighted Horner Mill property.
These $15.3 million investments build on the nearly $131 million I secured in previous government funding bills — $4.1 million for public safety projects and agricultural research and $126.6 million for public safety, youth mentoring, and nuclear physics research.
I’m looking forward to seeing how all these projects enhance public safety and national security, repair local infrastructure, and strengthen our economy in mid-Michigan.