M-96 resurfacing in Augusta and Springfield starts Sunday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 5, 2024

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

M-96 resurfacing in Augusta and Springfield starts Sunday

 

MARSHALL, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will be resurfacing 4.4 miles of M-96 in Augusta from the west village limit to the Kalamazoo River, and from the Kalamazoo/Calhoun county line to M-37 (Helmer Road) in Springfield. The $2.3 million investment includes concrete sidewalk ramp upgrades and pavement markings.

 

Counties:

Calhoun and Kalamazoo

 

Highway:

M-96

 

Closest cities:

Augusta and Springfield

 

Start date:

Sunday, June 9, 2024

 

Estimated end date:

Friday, Aug. 23, 2024

 

Traffic restrictions:

There will be daytime single-lane closures and nighttime total closures with a posted detour (Helmer Road, Avenue A, Hill Brady Road, Denso Road, and Armstrong Road).

 

Jobs numbers:

Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to directly and indirectly support 28 jobs.

 

Safety benefit:

This work will improve ride quality and safety for motorists and improved pedestrian access.

 

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