News - Meeting to discuss Escanaba River project is March 29

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                               TUESDAY, MARCH 14, 2017 
CONTACT: Dan Weingarten, MDOT Office of Communications, 906-250-4809
                     weingartend@michigan.gov

  

MDOT meeting to discuss US-2/US-41/M-35 bridge

replacement project over the Escanaba River

 

WHAT:
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) invites the public to a meeting to discuss bridge construction scheduled for 2017 and 2018 on US-2/US-41/M-35 over the Escanaba River and the nearby E&LS Railroad bridge in Wells Township. There will be a short presentation at 4 p.m. but the public is invited to stop by any time during the two-hour period to learn more about the project. Both MDOT and contractor representatives will be available to answer questions.

WHO:
MDOT staff
Contractor representatives
Interested residents

WHEN:
Wednesday, March 29, 2017
4-6 p.m.

WHERE:
Heirman Center - 952A Conference Room
Bay College
2001 N. Lincoln Road
Escanaba

Special accommodations: Accommodations can be made for persons with disabilities and limited English speaking ability. Large print materials, auxiliary aids or the services of interpreters, signers, or readers available upon request. Please call 517-373-9534 to request at least seven days before meeting date.

BACKGROUND:
The bridge over the Escanaba River and the nearby E&LS Railroad bridge will be removed and replaced beginning this April, with completion expected in 2018. During construction, one lane of traffic will be open in each direction on US-2, with the exception of four separate mid-week detours for approximately seven days total. When in place (on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday only), the detour route will be via Delta County roads 426, 420, 531, and M-35.

Project map: https://goo.gl/vsPcST  

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