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Sanford awarded $4.645 million in MEDC grants for Saginaw Road Bridge and erosion control
Summary
The Village of Sanford received two Michigan Economic Development Corporation grants totaling $4,645,000 for the Saginaw Road Bridge ($2,645,000) and erosion-control work ($2,000,000); council minutes say the village will coordinate with the Michigan Department of Transportation on next steps.
At its June 8, 2026 regular meeting the Village of Sanford recorded receipt of two Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) grants totaling $4,645,000 for the Saginaw Road Bridge and for erosion-control work, according to the meeting minutes.
The grants are listed in the minutes as $2,645,000 for the Saginaw Road Bridge and $2,000,000 for erosion control. The council noted the next steps include meeting with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and waiting for final grant notification before planning work and scheduling, per the minutes.
The MEDC grants, as described in council records, are intended to fund the bridge project and separate erosion-control measures. The minutes do not include a construction timetable, procurement details or contractor names for the bridge work; the council said it will meet with MDOT after receiving final grant notification to plan the project.
The announcement in the minutes did not record a formal motion or vote tied to accepting the grants; the entry states the awards were received and that village staff will coordinate with state agencies on subsequent steps.
