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NEWS - M-55 detour east of Prudenville starts Sept. 15 for emergency culvert replacement
Michigan DOT sent this bulletin at 09/04/2025 08:14 AM EDT
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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MEDIA CONTACT James Lake 906-250-0993 LakeJ1@Michigan.gov |
M-55 detour east of Prudenville starts Sept. 15 for emergency culvert replacement
GAYLORD, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will be replacing two failing culverts beneath M-55 between Prudenville and I-75 in Roscommon County. This work will require a detour for through-traffic.
County:
Roscommon
Highway:
M-55
Closest community:
Prudenville
Start date:
Monday, Sept. 15, 2025
Estimated end date:
Friday, Sept. 19, 2025
Traffic restrictions:
This work will require a detour for M-55 through-traffic on M-18 (Roscommon Road) and I-75 via Exit 239. Local access to residences and businesses will be maintained.
Safety benefit: This project involves replacing two culverts beneath the roadway that are failing, resulting in erosion of the road bed and roadside slopes.
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