MDOT plans meeting to discuss St. Ignace I-75 BL project

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

 

 

MDOT plans meeting to discuss
St. Ignace I-75 BL project

WHAT:
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) invites the public to a meeting to discuss the upcoming I-75 Business Loop (BL) project. The meeting will follow an open house format. Construction plans will be available for review, and there will be opportunities for residents and business owners to ask questions or speak one-on-one with MDOT officials 

WHO:
MDOT staff
Team Elmers (project contractor) staff
Interested residents and business owners ​

WHEN:
Monday, June 26, 2017
4-6 p.m.

WHERE:
Little Bear East Arena and Community Center
275 Marquette St.
St. Ignace

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 517-373-2227 to request at least seven days before meeting date.

BACKGROUND:
MDOT is investing $3.4 million to reconstruct about 1 mile of I-75 BL from North Airport Road to North Mackinac Lane in St. Ignace. The work includes asphalt repaving, drainage improvements and curve realignment. In conjunction with the project, the city of St. Ignace is replacing water mains. One lane will be open in each direction during non-working hours. One alternating lane will be open under flag control during working hours. Some minor work will start on June 26, requiring daytime flag control and a shoulder closure. Major work on the project is expected to start on July 5 and be completed in mid-November.

Project map: https://goo.gl/wZVpNh

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