NEWS - M-139 repaving project starts Monday, April 14, in Berrien Springs

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April 7, 2025 

 

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M-139 repaving project starts Monday, April 14, in Berrien Springs

 

BERRIEN SPRINGS, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and contractor Rieth-Riley Construction Co. Inc. will start work next week to repave 3.6 miles of M-139 from Deans Hill Road to Hinchman Road.

The $2.7 million investment includes asphalt repaving, a new pedestrian refuge west of Kephart Lane, concrete sidewalk ramp upgrades and new pavement markings.

 

County:

Berrien

 

Highway:

M-139

 

Closest community:

Berrien Springs

 

Start date:

Monday, April 14, 2025

 

Estimated end date:

Friday, Aug. 1, 2025

 

Traffic restrictions:

One lane will be open in each direction with lane closures and traffic regulators.

 

Jobs numbers:

Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to directly and indirectly support 26 jobs.

 

Safety benefit:

This project will provide a smoother driving surface, improve safety for all users and extend the life of the roadway.

 

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