State of Michigan

05/10/2021 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/10/2021 23:35

New traffic signal on US-131 at M-75 near Walloon Lake to begin operation this week

Contact:
James Lake, MDOT Office of Communications, 906-250-0993
Agency:Transportation

COUNTY:
Charlevoix

HIGHWAYS:
US-131 and M-75

CLOSEST CITY:
Walloon Lake

SIGNAL IN FLASHING MODE:
Tuesday, May 11, 2021

SIGNAL FULL ACTIVIATION:
Wednesday, May 19, 2021 (anticipated)

PROJECT:
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) installed a new traffic signal at the US-131/M-75 intersection near Walloon Lake. The signal will begin operation in flashing mode this week, and full operation next week.

For project details and a map, visit Mi Drive.

TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS:
The signals will be turned on in flashing mode May 11, with flashing amber lights for US-131 traffic and flashing red for M-75 and County Road 81 traffic. Next week, the lights will be in full operation with green, amber and red phases for all directions.

SAFETY BENEFITS:
This signal will help regulate traffic through this busy intersection and should help reduce some conflicts between US-131 and cross-traffic.