The City of Sterling Heights has wrapped up another highly productive road construction season, continuing its strong commitment to public safety and infrastructure excellence. This year marks the sixth full construction season funded by the voter-renewed Safe Streets millage in 2019, which has enabled the City to deliver critical upgrades to streets, bridges, and neighborhood roadways.
Throughout the 2025 construction season, Sterling Heights completed seven major road projects, reconstructed or improved 4.6 miles of 30 local roads. These improvements spanned neighborhoods, major corridors and key connection points and were strategically planned and executed to enhance safety, mobility and the overall driving experience for both residents and visitors.
The city invested a total of $26 million in roadway improvements this year, underscoring its proactive approach to maintaining modern, safe and attractive streets.
“I want to thank the residents of Sterling Heights who supported the Safe Streets millage. Because of that investment, we’re able to deliver smoother, safer roads and stronger neighborhoods,” said Sterling Heights Mayor Michael Taylor. “This millage renewal approved by our residents is literally paving the way for a brighter future for our community.”
Major Highlights from the 2025 Construction Season
- 17 Mile Road: Asphalt resurfacing and curb repair, barrier coating
- 18 Mile Road/Bridge: Asphalt resurfacing, new bridge deck with pedestrian separated barrier
- 14 Mile Road: Asphalt resurfacing and curb repair; bridge rehab
- Hayes Road Bridge: New bridge deck with pedestrian separated barrier
- Dobry Drive: Asphalt resurfacing
- Three Pedestrian Bridges: West Schoenherr over the Plumbrook Drain, Nature Center bridge over the Clinton River and Lakeside Island bridge.
- Traffic Signal Upgrades: 14 locations; completion this winter/spring
- Local Roads: Concrete reconstruction and improvement totaling 4.6 miles over 30 roads
In addition to road projects, Sterling Heights has a robust sidewalk replacement program. In 2025, Sterling Heights replaced 315,300 square feet of deteriorated sidewalk – the equivalent of 12,600 flags of sidewalk.
“Keeping our community safe is a guiding principle in Sterling Heights, and it’s not just about drivers,” said City Engineer Brent Bashaw. “In addition to the roadways, we know we need to keep our sidewalks safe for pedestrians, cyclists and anyone who uses our public sidewalk system.”
Looking Ahead to 2026
Residents can look forward to additional roadway improvements planned for 2026. To stay informed about ongoing and upcoming road projects, visit sterlingheights.gov/conezone or sign up for project-specific text alerts at sterlingheights.gov/getconnected.