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Sanford awarded $4.645 million in MEDC grants for Saginaw Road bridge and erosion control

Village of Sanford Council · June 8, 2026
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Summary

The Village of Sanford announced it has been awarded two MEDC grants totaling $4,645,000 — $2,645,000 for the Saginaw Road Bridge and $2,000,000 for erosion control — and will coordinate with MDOT after final grant notifications to plan next steps.

The Village of Sanford announced June 8 that it has been awarded two Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) grants totaling $4,645,000: $2,645,000 for the Saginaw Road Bridge and $2,000,000 for erosion-control work.

Village President Dolores Porte reported the awards to the council and said officials will meet with the Michigan Department of Transportation after they receive the final grant notification to plan next steps and scheduling. No construction timeline or contractor was named at the meeting.

The grants were presented as part of the council’s new-business announcements; council did not record a vote to accept the grants during the meeting. The village will next coordinate with state officials and other partners to determine project scope, timelines and procurement steps.