M-72 resurfacing in Leelanau, Grand Traverse counties starts Sept. 18

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will invest $1.7 million to resurface 2.5 miles of M-72 from Bugai Road/Gray Road to Bay Street in Grand Traverse and Leelanau counties. The project also includes wider paved shoulders, guardrail upgrades, and drainage improvements.

Counties:
Grand Traverse and Leelanau

Highway:
M-72

Closest city:
Traverse City

Start date:
Monday, Sept. 18, 2023

Estimated end date:
Friday, Nov. 3, 2023

Traffic restrictions:
Drivers should expect lane closures and traffic regulators.

Jobs numbers:
Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to directly and indirectly support 25 jobs.

Safety benefit:
This work will improve the driving surface of the road and extend the life of the roadway, and improve safety with guardrail upgrades, wider paved shoulders, and new pavement markings.