NEWS - US-31 widening through Grawn to start March 30

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2020

 

CONTACT: James Lake, MDOT Office of Communications, 906-250-0993

                     LakeJ1@Michigan.gov

 

US-31 widening through Grawn to start March 30

 

COUNTY:

Grand Traverse

 

HIGHWAY:                         

US-31

 

CLOSEST CITY:                

Grawn

                                   

ESTIMATED STARTING DATE:           

Monday, March 30, 2020 (weather dependent)

 

ESTIMATED COMPLETION DATE:     

Friday, Aug. 14, 2020

 

PROJECT:                          

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will invest $4.4 million to repave and widen nearly 2.5 miles of US-31 from east of Sullivan Road to M-37 (Chums Corner). When complete, this section of US-31 will include a center left-turn lane, as well as new concrete curb and gutter sections, culverts, drainage improvements, and water main replacements.

 

Project map

 

TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS:                     

During most of construction, two-lane, two-way traffic will be maintained, with some single-lane closures with traffic regulators required intermittently. Work will begin with utility relocation work that will only require shoulder closures.

 

SAFETY FEATURES:                    

This project includes a new center left-turn lane, closure and creation of a cul de sac for the Curtis Road intersection with US-31, realignment of the Sawyer Road intersection with US-31, and new pavement markings and signs.

 

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