There are still plenty of orange barrels around Macomb County, but Tuesday’s Macomb County Department of Roads state of the roads presentation focused on the projects that have been completed this year as well as what is on the agenda for 2026.
“The work of the Department of Roads is essential to enhancing public safety and supporting the transportation infrastructure needs of the County and the growth of the region” said Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel. “With the addition of new road funding through the state, Macomb County will continue to make strategic investments using data-driven asset management.”
This year’s projects included $73 million in road, bridge and traffic improvements on 81 primary and local roads; eight bridge and culvert projects; more than 100,000 tons of limesto