MDOT Transportation Alternatives Program Grant — Portage Road Safety
Portage
Summary
The council awarded a $355,211.70 contract for the Portage Road trail extension and sidewalks from East Milham to Fairfield, plus nearly $91,000 in streetlights on the same corridor — part of a multi-government push to fix the airport gateway area's walkability and lighting gaps.
At a glance
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Last discussed Aug 25, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $446,000 combined across the two contracts, drawn from approved city funds.
Pedestrians, cyclists, and businesses along the Portage Road corridor.
Drivers and nearby residents or businesses may deal with temporary detours, noise, and access headaches during construction.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council - Aug 25, 2026
The council awarded a $355,211.70 contract for the Portage Road trail extension and sidewalks from East Milham to Fairfield, plus nearly $91,000 in streetlights on the same corridor — part of a multi-government push to fix the airport gateway area's walkability and lighting gaps.
City Council - Jun 9, 2026
The council is chasing $3.28 million in state grant money to build safer walking and biking routes along Portage Road. The city has to cover the local match, but the money would fund safety improvements that could reduce crashes and make the corridor walkable.
Portage approves $9M of 2026 road work
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