MDOT closing part of US-31 BR (Polk Road) in Hart for culvert replacement starting Sept. 8

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                       TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

 

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

                      RichardJ2@Michigan.gov

 

MDOT closing part of US-31 BR (Polk Road) in Hart

for culvert replacement starting Sept. 8 

 

COUNTY:

Oceana                                   

HIGHWAY:

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

CLOSEST CITY:

Hart

START DATE:

Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020

ESTIMATED END DATE:

Monday, Nov. 2, 2020

PROJECT DETAILS:

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is investing approximately $1.1 million to replace the culvert on US-31 BR over Russell Creek in the city of Hart.  

Project map

TRAFFIC IMPACT:

During construction, US-31 BR will be closed between the US-31 northbound ramps and Comfort Drive (approximately 700 feet east of the northbound US-31 ramps). Traffic will be detoured via US-31, Monroe Road, and Old US-31 (Oceana Drive). Access will always be maintained to homes and businesses. Alternate detour: Take the Hart exit at Polk Road (Exit 149) and head west to northbound 56th Avenue, east on Tyler Road and south on 72nd Avenue.

SAFETY BENEFITS:

This project involves replacing the original culvert from 1976 to ensure proper flow and drainage underneath the roadway.

  

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