Downriver Today

Motorists traveling M-59 between Elizabeth Road and I-94 in Macomb County should be aware that renovation of a 4.5 mile stretch of the $63 million M-59 project has begun again.

Westbound M-59 will transition to the two right lanes from I-94 to Elizabeth Road starting this week, and westbound M-59 will transition to the two right lanes from I-94 to Elizabeth Road to facilitate the rehabilitation of the median lanes, which are expected to be finished by July. Traffic will then transition onto the renovated lanes to allow for the right lanes to be renovated.  

"M-59 is an important Macomb County artery, and I want to thank the hard-working men and women for their ongoing commitment to this project, especially during these challenging times," said MDOT Director Paul C. Ajegba. "I'd also like to thank drivers for their patience and the owners of the many businesses for their support as we make enhancements that will provide benefits for years to come."

Additionally, weather permitting, eastbound M-59 work will commence with the right lane closed from Elizabeth Road to I-94 so a temporary lane can be constructed.

The Rebuilding Michigan program aims to renovate state roads that will facilitate 45,000 jobs and is part of a $3.5 billion plan to improve the state’s infrastructure, according to the governor’s office.

"We are keeping our foot on the gas to fix the damn roads across the state, which will keep drivers safe and save them time and money," said Governor Whitmer. "I am proud that my Rebuilding Michigan plan continues to make record progress to fix our roads and bridges with the right mix and materials, so they stay fixed.”

Whitmer added that the state has renovated over 13,000 miles of roadway, 900 bridges and backed 82,000 jobs since she took office and the M-59 project is expected to continue in that endeavor.