M-53 (Van Dyke Avenue) reconstruction begins in mid-March in Macomb County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                    TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 2013

 

CONTACT:  Rob Morosi, MDOT Office of Communications, 248-483-5127

                        morosir@michigan.gov

 

M-53 (Van Dyke Avenue) reconstruction

begins in mid-March in Macomb County

 

Fast Facts:
- The $15 million M-53 (Van Dyke Avenue) reconstruction project will take place between 34 Mile and Bordman roads in Bruce Township.

- Work includes replacing utilities and adding turn lanes at key intersections.

- M-53 will be closed between Ebeling and 34 Mile roads during Wilson Drain reconstruction. Detours posted.

 

March 5, 2013 -- The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will begin preliminary work in mid-March on a $15 million investment to reconstruct 4 miles of M-53 (Van Dyke Avenue) between 34 Mile and Bordman roads in Bruce Township. Work will include widening the west side of M-53 within the project limits, as well as replacing utilities and constructing turn lanes at key intersections.

             In order to accelerate construction, through-traffic will be detoured between Ebeling and 34 Mile roads while the Wilson Drain is rebuilt. Access will be maintained to all homes and businesses. Motorists should expect single-lane closures under flag control.

             All work is slated to be completed in November.

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