FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 19, 2025 - Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that 16 villages and cities across Michigan with populations of less than 10,000 will receive road funding grants as part of the state’s ongoing efforts to improve local infrastructure. Among the recipients is the City of Lathrup Village, which will receive a $250,000 grant for the resurfacing of Rainbow Circle.
“Fixing the damn roads is critical in local communities across our state so we can save drivers money and time and keep Michiganders safe on the roads,” said Governor Whitmer. “These grants will help 16 communities, including Lathrup Village, fix their local roads faster, lowering costs for Michiganders, boosting our economy, and creating good-paying construction jobs. We’ve made incredible progress rebuilding 23,000 lane miles of road and 1,600 bridges across Michigan, but there’s more to do. Let’s get it done.”
The $250,000 grant awarded to Lathrup Village will support the resurfacing of Rainbow Circle, a vital roadway in the community that will benefit residents and visitors alike.
“Every Michigander deserves smooth, safe roads,” said Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II. “Over the past few years, we’ve made tremendous strides fixing the damn roads across Michigan. These 16 grants, including the one for Lathrup Village, are an important step forward, helping small cities and villages lower costs for drivers and improving access across our state. Let’s keep moving forward and keep fixing the damn roads!”
The funding, provided through the Community Service Infrastructure Fund (CSIF) Category B grants, will be used for road resurfacing, culvert replacement, pavement crack sealing, and other vital preservative measures. Grant amounts range from $50,700 to $250,000, depending on the project scope.
Lathrup Village is one of several communities benefiting from this grant, with other cities and villages across the state also set to receive similar funding. These grants will support essential infrastructure improvements that help ensure safer, smoother roads for Michigan residents.
“The grant awarded to Lathrup Village is crucial in supporting our ongoing efforts to enhance local infrastructure and improve road conditions for our residents,” said Lathrup Village City Administrator, Mike Greene. “We’re grateful for the opportunity to receive this funding and for the state’s continued commitment to improving communities like ours. This grant will allow us to enhance a critical part of our road system, benefiting everyone who travels through our city.”
The Transportation Economic Development Fund (TEDF) was established in 1987 and reauthorized in 1993, helping finance highway and road projects that are vital to the movement of people and products across Michigan. The CSIF program, which has been administered by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) since 2018, specifically supports road improvements in cities and villages with populations of 10,000 or fewer.
For more information about the grants and the upcoming Fiscal Year 2026 program, which opens in early April, visit the MDOT website.
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