News - I-75 BL reconstruction in St. Ignace starts July 5

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                             WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28, 2017 
CONTACT: Dan Weingarten, MDOT Office of Communications, 906-250-4809
                      weingartend@michigan.gov

 

I-75 BL reconstruction in St. Ignace starts July 5

COUNTY:
Mackinac

HIGHWAY:
I-75 Business Loop (BL)

CLOSEST CITY:
St. Ignace                            

ESTIMATED STARTING DATE:
Wednesday, July 5, 2017                     

ESTIMATED COMPLETION DATE:
Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017

PROJECT:
The Michigan Department of Transportation (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.

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

Watch this video summary: http://youtu.be/tuRJhTOry7c

TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS:
One lane will be open in each direction during non-working hours. One alternating lane will be open under flag control during working hours.

SAFETY BENEFITS:
This project will result in a smoother driving surface and increased safety, and will extend the lifespan of the roadway.

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