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NEWS - Reminder: US-23 bascule bridge detours in Cheboygan start Jan. 3
Michigan DOT sent this bulletin at 12/22/2016 08:48 AM EST
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2016
CONTACT: James Lake, MDOT Office of Communications, 906-250-0993
lakej1@michigan.gov
Reminder: US-23 bascule bridge detours in Cheboygan start Jan. 3
COUNTY:
Cheboygan
HIGHWAY:
US-23
CLOSEST CITY:
Cheboygan
ESTIMATED STARTING DATE:
Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017
ESTIMATED COMPLETION DATE:
Thursday, May 25, 2017
PROJECT:
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will be investing $1.6 million to repair the US-23 bascule bridge over the Cheboygan River. This project will include substructure and steel repairs, as well as electrical and mechanical upgrades, and painting the steel superstructure.
Project map: http://bit.ly/2ibQyLo
TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS:
Work is scheduled to begin on Jan. 3, 2017, with through-traffic detoured on Lafayette Avenue, Lincoln Avenue, and M-27 (South State Street). The bridge will be closed to traffic for up to six consecutive weeks during construction. At other times, two-way traffic will be maintained on the bridge with traffic shifts. Access to all local businesses and residences will be accommodated at all times.
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