NEWS - Vernon Road closed at US-127 in Isabella County following bridge hit  

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 1, 2022

MEDIA CONTACT Jocelyn Garza 989-245-7117 GarzaJ10@Michigan.gov

 

Vernon Road closed at US-127 in Isabella County following bridge hit

 

- On June 1, the Vernon Road overpass at US-127 sustained damage following a high-load hit.
- Design for repairs will begin immediately and will be let for bidding and repairs later this summer.
- Vernon Road is closed at US-127 and is being detoured via Rosebush Road.

MT. PLEASANT, Mich. ­- The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has closed the Vernon Road overpass at US-127 in Isabella County after the bridge sustained damage following a high-load hit on June 1. Crews have inspected the damage and determined that Vernon Road will remain closed and detoured via Rosebush Road until repairs are complete.

Design efforts for the repairs will begin immediately, with bid letting expected later this summer. MDOT hopes to have repairs complete this fall, dependent on design details, availability of materials, and weather.

 

Concrete beam damage to the Vernon Road overpass at US-127 in Isabella County, sustained after a high-load hit on June 1.

 

                            Vernon Road will remain closed at US-127 and detoured until repairs are complete in early fall.