Kildee Announces Federal Funding to Rebuild Bridge in Bay County

FLINT-Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-08) today announced new federal funding to replace the Fraser Street Bridge that runs over the Kawkawlin River in Bay County.

The $6.7 million grant, awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation, will allow the Bay County Road Commission to replace the 65-year-old bridge. The funding is from the Bridge Investment Program under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which Congressman Kildee helped pass and the Biden-Harris administration signed into law.

"By investing in rebuilding our infrastructure, we are bringing federal resources back home to rebuild Michigan's roads and bridges. Infrastructure repairs means creating good-paying jobs and growing our local economy," said Congressman Kildee.

"The Bay County Road Commission thanks Congressman Kildee for his efforts in securing funding for the replacement of the Fraser Street Bridge. This functionally obsolete structure has negatively impacted agricultural and commercial traffic for many, many years. The bridge's weight restrictions force traffic to take longer routes, requiring more time and increasing costs for businesses and farmers to transport their product. The project will restore a vital economic link in Bay County, reducing time, emissions, fuel costs and truck maintenance. We are thrilled to be able to move forward with this project," said Jim Lillo, PE, BCRC Engineer-Manager.

The Bridge Investment Program was created through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to provide federal funding for bridge replacement, rehabilitation, preservation and protection with the goal of improving safety, efficiency and reliability. Kildee previously helped secure funding for mid-Michigan through this program to improve the Lafayette Avenue Bridge in Bay City.