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