Chip seal starts Monday on M-51 and M-89

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 14, 2022

MEDIA CONTACT Nick Schirripa 269-208-7829 SchirripaN@Michigan.gov

Chip seal starts Monday on M-51 and M-89

KALAMAZOO, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will invest $1.8 million to resurface 21.4 miles of two state highways: M-51 from the north city limit of Niles to North Front Street in Dowagiac, and M-89 from M-343 in Richland to West Michigan Avenue near Battle Creek. Work includes single chip seal, fog seal, overbrand crack seal, and pavement markings.

 

Counties:

Berrien, Cass, Kalamazoo, and Calhoun

 

Highways:

M-51 and M-89

 

Closest cities:

Niles, Dowagiac, and Richland

 

Start date:

Monday, July 18, 2022

 

Estimated end date:

Friday, Sept. 23, 2022

 

Traffic restrictions:

Drivers should expect single-lane closures and traffic regulators.

 

Jobs numbers:

Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to directly and indirectly support nearly 23 jobs.

 

Safety benefit:

This work will improve the driving surface of the road and extend the life of the roadway.

 

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