M-28 Ontonagon County culvert project starts May 20

TROUT CREEK, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is investing about $1.9 million to replace a culvert on M-28 over Rolston Creek in Ontonagon County. Work will include culvert replacement, road reconstruction, ditch grading, signs, scour countermeasures, and pavement markings.

County:
Ontonagon

Highway:
M-28

Closest town:
Trout Creek

Start date:
Monday, May 20, 2024

Estimated end date:
Friday, Sept. 20, 2024

Traffic restrictions:
One lane of alternating traffic will be maintained on M-28 using temporary traffic signals. A 13-foot lane width restriction will be in place during the project.

Jobs numbers:
Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to directly and indirectly support 23 jobs.

Safety benefit:
This work will replace a culvert that had reached the end of its useful lifespan, ensuring the continued safety and operation of the roadway.