Van Buren County approves $30M road budget, falls short due to inflation, plans major road projects.

The Van Buren County Road Commission has approved a $30 million 2025 budget to maintain 1,313 miles of roads, with funding coming from the Michigan Transportation Fund ($12 million), township road millages ($6 million), county road millage ($3 million), and expected grants ($8 million). Despite this, the budget falls short due to inflation, creating an annual shortfall of $4 million. Major projects include rebuilding the Red Arrow Highway and County Road 384, and preparatory work for a bridge replacement.

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