M-13 over the east channel of the saginaw river

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) a Formula Grant totaling $15.6 million on July 22, 2025, under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) to fund the replacement of the Lafayette Bascule Bridge (B01-09032) spanning the East Channel of the Saginaw River in Bay City, Michigan. This competitive grant project represents a critical infrastructure improvement initiative designed to enhance bridge functionality and safety along the M-13 and M-84 corridors.

The project delivers bridge replacement services and associated infrastructure improvements as authorized under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. MDOT, as the recipient state transportation department, is responsible for project administration, design oversight, and construction execution in compliance with federal environmental review requirements and stewardship agreements with FHWA. The award supports comprehensive bridge replacement work, including design, engineering, environmental compliance activities, and capital construction activities necessary to replace the existing bascule bridge structure and restore reliable transportation access across this critical waterway corridor.

Project description

Competitive grant project. Bridge replacement lafayette bascule bridge, B01-09032, M-13 & M-84 over east channel saginaw river, BAY city