M-37 improvements start Monday in Baldwin

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                         THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 2018

CONTACT: John Richard, MDOT Office of Communications, 616-262-1565

                       richardj2@michigan.gov

M-37 improvements start

Monday in Baldwin

COUNTY:

Lake

HIGHWAY:

M-37 (Michigan Avenue)

CLOSEST CITY:

Baldwin

START DATE:

Monday, April 16, 2018

ESTIMATED END DATE:

Friday, June 22, 2018

PROJECT DETAILS:        

The Michigan Department of Transportation will invest $500,000 to resurface 1 mile of M-37 from Third Street to US-10 in the village of Baldwin. The project also includes new curb and gutter as well as sidewalk ramp upgrades compliant with the Americans Disabilities Act (ADA).

This will improve the ride quality and extend the service life of the roadway.

Project map: https://tinyurl.com/y8qok6fw

TRAFFIC IMPACT:

Single-lane closures under flag control and traffic shifts will be used to maintain M-37 traffic. No work or lane closures will occur during Blessing of the Bikes from May 13 through 20.

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