News - US-2, M-35 bridge work to start May 14

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                        THURSDAY, MAY 3, 2018

CONTACT: Dan Weingarten, MDOT Office of Communications, 906-250-4809
                      weingartend@michigan.gov

  

Work on US-2, M-35 bridges to start May 14

COUNTIES:
Delta, Menominee

HIGHWAYS:
US-2/US-41, M-35

CLOSEST TOWNS:
Hyde, Cedar River                               

ESTIMATED STARTING DATE:
Monday, May 14, 2018                     

ESTIMATED COMPLETION DATE:
Early October 2018

PROJECT:
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is investing $1.2 million to restore two bridges on US-2/US-41 and M-35. Work on the US-2/US-41 bridge over the Ford River near Hyde in Delta County will begin on May 14 and be completed by the end of June. Then, the contractor will move to the M-35 bridge over the Cedar River in Menominee County. The projects will include replacing pins and hangers, painting, and deck patching. All work will be completed by early October. The Cedar River bridge will have a two-year bridge paint warranty.

Project map: https://bit.ly/2FxvLt9

TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS:
One lane will be open in alternating directions with temporary traffic signals.

SAFETY BENEFITS:
These projects will help preserve the overall condition of the structures while improving safety and increasing ride quality on the bridges.

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