Flood mitigation begins on US-31 BR in Pentwater

 
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                       FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2020

 

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

                      RichardJ2@Michigan.gov

 

Flood mitigation begins on

US-31 BR in Pentwater

 

COUNTY:

Oceana

HIGHWAY:

US-31 Business Route (BR) (Monroe Road)

CLOSEST CITY:

Pentwater

START DATE:

Monday, May 18, 2020

ESTIMATED END DATE:

Friday, July 3, 2020

PROJECT DETAILS:

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is installing a system of temporary dams and pumps to mitigate the flooding issues on US-31 BR near Long Bridge Road along Pentwater Lake.

Project map

TRAFFIC IMPACT:

Lane closures will be in effect for the duration of the project, as well as full closures with detours during the underground work for pump installation.  

SAFETY BENEFITS:

This project will minimize the water over the road and extend the service life of the roadway.

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