Macomb County officials and the Macomb Department of Roads (MCDR) have outlined progress and plans for improving transportation infrastructure in 2025, with more than $83 million earmarked for road, bridge, and traffic advancements. This follows investments that have exceeded $100 million just this year, focused on various construction and maintenance projects across Michigan’s third most populated county. MCDR, tasked with managing over 1,700 miles of county roadways and hundreds of bridges, signals, and traffic devices, remains at the forefront of these critical infrastructure efforts. “From maintaining critical infrastructure and building the roads of tomorrow to monitoring real-time traffic and signal operations, the work of the Department of Roads is essential to ensuring safe travel for the public and supporting the growth and transportation infrastructure needs of our region,” Macomb County Executive Mark A. Hackel said in a statement obtained by the
Macomb County official website
.
One of last year’s spotlight projects, Innovate Mound, concluded successfully, with restoration and aesthetic enhancements wrapping up this year. The Garfield Road extension, another critical corridor, marked the completion of its second phase, aimed at improving safety and traffic flow. MCDR Director Bryan Santo acknowledged the limitations of funding sources but affirmed the department’s commitment to leveraging innovative programs to optimize financial responsibility, public safety, community needs, and infrastructure maintenance. “Due to the limits of funding availability, we take a comprehensive approach to transportation asset management with a focus on public safety, community needs and financial responsibility,” Santo explained on the
Macomb County official website
.
2024 saw significant developments such as the completion of 41 pavement projects, over 1,400 miles of pavement markings applied, and the application of 104,815 tons of limestone to gravel roads. MCDR has also laid down a robust communications network along more than 64 miles, enhancing their advanced traffic system. In the light of present accomplishments, the agency’s next year’s agenda includes the reconstruction of Romeo Plank Road and 10 Mile Road and a multitude of bridge works set to further stabilize the county’s infrastructure landscape.
Despite the overwhelming task, Deputy Executive John Paul Rea stressed safety as the non-negotiable core, with MCDR actively incorporating technology and strategies to uphold this standard. “Public safety is our number one priority and is at the core of everything we do. We are constantly exploring, evaluating and implementing technologies, strategies and projects that strengthen our infrastructure and enhance safety for all road users in Macomb County,” Rea told the
Macomb County official website
. As the region marches towards modern and sustainable transportation, Macomb County navigates its journey through thoughtful stewardship and strategic enhancements, acknowledging the distance yet to journey and the bridges yet to cross.
Residents can stay in the loop about the latest developments on the roads by signing up for real-time updates online. The full list of completed projects in 2024, and scheduled endeavours for the next year are made available by MCDR, emphasizing the continuous commitment to efficient and safe transport networks for Macomb communities. These detailed records can be accessed, and updates followed through the MCDR’s official online portal provided by
the county’s website
.
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