WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representative Gary Peters (MI-14) announced the award of a $750,000 Department of Transportation grant to assist in recovery and roadway repair for the Detroit metro area, which experienced destructive rainfall and flooding on August 11, 2014. The grant was awarded to the Michigan Department of Transportation.

“Last week’s devastating flooding has tremendously impacted communities across the Greater Detroit area,” said Rep. Peters. “This emergency funding will give the Michigan Department of Transportation some of the resources it needs to repair the severe damage to our roads and freeways in the wake of this storm. I will continue to work with Governor Snyder and our entire federal delegation to ensure the people of Michigan receive the proper resources for recovery.”

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