State of Michigan

09/01/2021 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/01/2021 10:32

MDOT improving US-31 bridges in Oceana and Mason counties

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

COUNTIES:
Oceana and Mason

HIGHWAY:
US-31

CLOSEST CITY:
Pentwater

START DATE:
Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021

ESTIMATED END DATE:
Friday, Nov. 12, 2021

PROJECT DETAILS:
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is investing approximately $900,000 to improve the southbound US-31 bridge over the north branch of the Pentwater River, and the Pere Marquette Highway bridge over US-31. Work includes deck patching, expansion joint replacement, barrier wall repair, substructure improvements, and epoxy overlays.

TRAFFIC IMPACT:
Lane closures and traffic shifts will be in effect throughout the project on northbound and southbound US-31. Pere Marquette Highway will be closed and detoured using US-31 Business Route (Oceana Drive) and US-31.

SAFETY BENEFITS:
This project will increase safety, improve the ride quality and extend the service life of the bridges.