Michigan's Big Road Funding Boost | Grand Rapids News

Michigan’s biggest road funding push in decades is finally hitting the ground—$1.1 billion kicks off in 2026, with early payments already flowing to local agencies, turning plans into action. Funded by corporate taxes and a new marijuana sales tax, this historic $2 billion package (with future growth) targets state and local roads alike, prioritizing population, vehicle counts, and miles of pavement. Oakland and Wayne Counties lead with over $11M and $10M respectively, while Detroit gets more than $8M—and even smallest counties receive hundreds of thousands. This isn’t just about smoother drives; it’s a major job creator and infrastructure lifeline for communities across the state. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.mlive.com/news/2026/09/why-2027-is-shaping-up-to-be-a-big-year-for-local-road-construction-in-michigan.html More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a9e9571927807951 Report issues to [email protected].