NEWS - US-12 resurfacing starts Tuesday, April 15, in Berrien County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 7, 2025

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

 

US-12 resurfacing starts Tuesday, April 15, in Berrien County

 

COLOMA, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) in partnership with Kalin Construction Co. Inc. is continuing a $9.1 million investment on almost 7 miles of US-12 from the Galien/Bertrand township line to Mayflower Road.

Tree clearing began in November; the contractor will be making the transition to roadwork next week. The project includes asphalt repaving and shoulder widening, intersection rebuilding, drainage improvements, guardrail replacement and pavement markings.

 

County:

Berrien

 

Highway:

US-12

 

Closest communities:

Niles, Buchanan and Galien

 

Start date:

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

 

Estimated end date:

Monday, Sept. 15, 2025

 

Traffic restrictions:

There will be lane closures throughout the project, with detours posted on Galine-Buchanan Road during total closures for culvert replacement.

 

Jobs numbers:

Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to directly and indirectly support 110 jobs.

 

Safety benefit:

Tree clearing helps maintain safe roadsides by reducing fixed-object crashes. The resurfacing will extend the service life of the road, improving the ride quality and safety for motorists.

 

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