Burton City Council approves $435K for road improvements

The Burton City Council has approved several road improvement projects with a total cost of about $437,567. This decision was made at a council meeting on March 17. Construction on these projects will begin in the next few months. One major project is the rehabilitation of North Genesee Road. This mile-long stretch will be repaired from Davison Road to the city limits. The council approved $154,330 for a contract with the Michigan Department of Transportation. The total cost for this project is expected to be $771,650, with $617,320 coming from federal funds. The timeline for starting this work is not yet clear, but funding must be used by November 2026. Another project is planned for North Grand Traverse Road. The council approved $85,880 for engineering services for this half-mile stretch, which will be rebuilt from Bristol to Hemphill roads. This project is anticipated to start between August and November and will cost approximately $751,679. The city will also implement a pavement marking program this year, costing $197,356. M & M Pavement Marking Inc. will carry out the work. The pavement marking is expected to happen between May 1 and May 31, with additional striping planned for September. Additionally, a new traffic device will be installed at the intersection of Bristol and Vassar roads. The city will pay 75% of the maintenance costs, while the Genesee County Road Commission will cover the rest. The Michigan Department of Transportation will pay 80% of the installation costs, with the city covering the remainder. The exact amount the city will need to pay is not yet known.