Even with rising costs, hundreds of road projects take shape

Talking Michigan Transportation · Apr 15, 2022 · 18m

With prices of goods and services up across the board, it is no surprise that inflation is also affecting road and bridge building projects.

Road agencies across the country are facing higher prices for materials. Labor costs have also risen with a demand for skilled workers, challenging employers across all sectors and affecting the cost of home building like other construction.

This week’s Talking Michigan Transportation podcast is the 100th episode. The guest is Brad Wieferich, director of the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Bureau of Development, who talks about how the…