News - US-41, US-45, M-26 concrete repairs to start July 10

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                       FRIDAY, JUNE 30, 2017 
CONTACT: Dan Weingarten, MDOT Office of Communications, 906-250-4809
                      weingartend@michigan.gov

 

US-41, US-45, M-26 concrete repairs to start July 10

COUNTIES:
Houghton, Ontonagon

HIGHWAYS:
US-41, US-45, M-26

CLOSEST TOWNS:
Houghton, Chassell, Ontonagon                  

ESTIMATED STARTING DATE:
Monday, July 10, 2017                     

ESTIMATED COMPLETION DATE:
Friday, Oct. 6, 2017

PROJECT:
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will invest $2.8 million for asphalt resurfacing; concrete pavement, curb, gutter, sidewalk and ramp repair; concrete joint repair; and pavement markings on 6 miles of roadway at various locations on US-41, US-45, and M-26 in the village of Ontonagon, Chassell, and the city of Houghton in Ontonagon and Houghton counties.

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

TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS:
The work will require lane closures under flag control.

SAFETY BENEFITS:
The project will restore pavement condition for a smoother driving surface and increased safety, and will extend the lifespan of the roadway.

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