Sullivan County and the City of Milan have received a $9.3 million BUILD (Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development) Grant to improve their infrastructure. The announcement was made by Congressman Sam Graves, who says the $9.3 million grant will fund a full reconstruction of Grand Avenue and improvements along the Market Street and 3rd Street connection. The project will also strengthen connections between the new Sullivan County Memorial Hospital, Milan C-2 School District campus, downtown square, and other major employers.
Graves says, “These much-needed infrastructure improvements in Milan are critical to the future of the community. This BUILD grant will help provide safe access for the new hospital, as well as the school district and other employers and businesses.”
The project will include milling, striping, overlay, and the installation of medians, storm-water systems, and ADA-compliant traffic controls, as well as the construction of sidewalks, water and sewer line relocations, and roadway capacity enhancements.