The City of Muskegon’s Lakeshore Drive reconstruction was a key project aimed at revitalizing the Lakeside neighborhood and boosting its appeal. The initiative addressed aging infrastructure, a deteriorating road surface, and outdated utilities, all of which limited the area’s growth potential.
City leaders, residents, businesses, and the neighborhood association collaborated closely to shape the project’s vision and ensure it met the community’s needs. The $6 million project involved resurfacing Lakeshore Drive, consolidating two century-old water transmission mains into one, and adding modern amenities such as updated street lighting, crosswalks, benches, bicycle racks, and enhanced landscaping.
The successful completion of the project not only improved essential infrastructure but also transformed the neighborhood into a more inviting space, setting the stage for future waterfront development and greater community engagement.