Between Webb Road and Chadwick Road
Old U.S. 127 will receive a special state road funding grant made possible by the Michigan Legislature, state Rep. Tom Leonard announced today.
The section of Old U.S. 127 between Webb Road and Chadwick Road will receive road upgrades, including resurfacing work, thanks to a $1.4 million grant.
“Road projects and improvements are being done throughout the state because of the $115 million the Legislature dedicated to the Roads and Risk Reserve Fund during this year’s budget process,” said Leonard, R-DeWitt Township.
“No new money was raised through taxes for these projects, and I am glad we were able to set aside these funds specifically for our state’s roads and bridges. This is an investment in our state’s infrastructure, and it will greatly improve so many aspects of our day-to-day lives.”
As part of the fiscal year 2014 state budget, the Legislature created the special fund using $230 million in existing state revenue. Half of the funds were available for appropriation on Oct. 1, and the other half could be appropriated for roads on Feb. 1, 2014.
This funding is in addition to $121.3 million from the state General Fund used to fully match available federal transportation funds.