Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II toured the Rebuilding Michigan project on I-69 in Lapeer County and the Croswell water treatment plant this past Monday, April 17, as the state continues infrastructure projects at these locations.
Project managers and local officials joined the lieutenant governor to highlight state investments that are rebuilding infrastructure and investing in communities across Michigan.
The Michigan Department of Transportation recently began its second year of construction along the I-69 corridor in Lapeer County. This work is part of an overall $54.5 million investment through the Rebuilding Michigan bonding program to rebuild more than seven miles of I-69 from M-24 to Lake George Road. In 2022, crews rebuilt the westbound lanes of I-69. The project’s estimated end date is October 2023, and directly and indirectly supports 686 jobs.
In Croswell, the state is supporting $20 million worth of upgrades to a wastewater treatment plant with a $10.1 million matching grant from the State Revolving Fund. The upgrades will double the plant’s water flows, benefitting industries and residents in Croswell.
Lt. Governor Gilchrist said during his trip that “Our investments on I-69 in Lapeer County and Croswell in Sanilac County will grow economic opportunity, support industry, and help make these communities great places to live, work, raise a family, or start a business.”
