NEWS - US-127 BR resurfacing Aug. 19-26 in Gratiot County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 13, 2024

MEDIA CONTACT Caitlyn French 989-573-1274 FrenchC4@Michigan.gov

US-127 BR resurfacing Aug. 19-26 in Gratiot County

MT. PLEASANT, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is investing approximately $181,000 to resurface US-127 Business Route (BR) from Crawford Street to M-46 (Washington Street) in St. Louis, Gratiot County. Work will include asphalt overlay, pavement repairs, structure adjustments, and permanent pavement markings.

County:
Gratiot

Highway:
US-127 BR

Closest cities:
St. Louis

Start date:
Monday, Aug. 19, 2024

Estimated end date:
Monday, Aug. 26, 2024

Traffic restrictions:
Traffic will be maintained with lane closures, traffic shifts and flagging operations. This work is weather-dependent.  

Job numbers:
Based on economic modeling, this $181,000 million investment is expected to directly and indirectly support two jobs.

Safety benefit:
This work will improve the driving surface and extend the life of the roadway. 

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