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Utica accepts MDOT safety grant and advances water infrastructure planning; approves engineering and telecom upgrades

Utica City Council · November 12, 2025
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Summary

Council accepted a $560,000 MDOT pedestrian safety grant requiring a 10% city match and approved multiple water, trail engineering and telecom contracts and transfers to advance projects.

Superintendent Diamond reported several infrastructure items and the council approved each Nov. 11.

MDOT VRU grant: The city was awarded a fiscal 2027 MDOT Local Agency VRU improvement grant totaling $560,000 (federal), with $504,000 awarded in that federal portion and a required city match of 10% ($56,000) to fund pedestrian safety upgrades on Auburn Road and Cass Avenue, including rectangular rapid flashing beacons, curb bump-outs, ADA ramp upgrades, pavement markings, signage,…

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