State of Michigan

04/23/2021 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/23/2021 10:28

Bridge work begins this Monday on US-31 BR in Ludington

Contact:
John Richard, MDOT Office of Communications, 616-262-1565
Agency:Transportation

COUNTY:
Mason

HIGHWAY:
US-31 Business Route (BR) (S. Pere Marquette Highway)

CLOSEST CITY:
Ludington

START DATE:
Monday, April 26, 2021

ESTIMATED END DATE:
Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021

PROJECT DETAILS:
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is investing approximately $1.3 million to improve the US-31 BR bridge over the Marquette Railroad just south of US-10. The project includes replacing the bridge deck, painting, approach work, new concrete curb and gutter, new guardrail, and pavement markings.

TRAFFIC IMPACT:
US-31 BR will be closed between US-10 and 1st Street. Traffic will be detoured using US-10 and US-31.

SAFETY BENEFITS:
This project will improve the ride quality and extend the service life of the bridge.