NEWS - US-127 reconstruction in Roscommon County starts April 13

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                MONDAY, APRIL 6, 2020

 

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

                     LakeJ1@Michigan.gov

 

US-127 reconstruction in Roscommon County

starts April 13                           

COUNTY:

Roscommon

 

HIGHWAY:                         

US-127

 

CLOSEST CITY:                

Houghton Lake

                                   

ESTIMATED STARTING DATE:           

Monday, April 13, 2020 (weather dependent)

 

ESTIMATED COMPLETION DATE:     

Friday, Oct. 2, 2020

 

PROJECT:                          

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will invest $12.9 million to reconstruct 5.2 miles of US-127 in both directions between M-55 and the Muskegon River in Roscommon County. The project also includes new concrete curb, gutter, culverts, and guardrail, as well as drainage and sewer improvements and ramp extensions.

Project map

 

TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS:                     

This work will require single-lane closures and traffic shifts.

 

SAFETY FEATURES:                    

This project includes new pavement markings, rumble strips, and signs.

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