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Road Commission talks on upcoming projects

ALPENA, Mich. — Earlier this week, Governor Whitmer announced her hopes of increasing the transportation budget. We spoke to the Alpena County Road Commission to learn what a boost in funding would mean for our infrastructure.

Managing Director Ryan Brege said if Alpena received extra funding, we wouldn’t see a major overhaul or a new bridge.

But we would see greater investments in upcoming maintenance projects.

“In 2023, we’re looking at resurfacing Spruce Road from Hubert to Nicholson Hill Road. In 2025 or 26, we’re looking at resurfacing the Wolf Creek portion.”

Brege also anticipates a maintenance project on the West end of Werth Road a few years down the line.