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