Webb Road bridge deck replacements over I-75 in Cheboygan County to begin April 15

GAYLORD, Mich. -The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will invest $4.7 million to replace the decks and beams of the two Webb Road bridges over northbound and southbound I-75, just east of Wolverine in Cheboygan County.

County:
Cheboygan

Highway:
I-75

Closest city:
Wolverine

Start date:
Monday, April 15, 2024

Estimated end date:
Friday, Aug. 9, 2024

Traffic restrictions:
During work, eastbound Webb Road traffic will be detoured south on I-75 to Old 27 in Vanderbilt (Exit 290) and north to Webb Road (Exit 301); westbound Webb Road traffic will be detoured north on I-75 to M-68 in Indian River (Exit 310) and south to Webb Road (Exit 301).

During bridge demolition and deck pouring, I-75 through-traffic will be detoured using the Webb Road (Exit 301) off and on ramps.

Jobs numbers:
Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to directly and indirectly support 67 jobs.

Safety benefit:
This project will preserve the structural integrity of the bridges, and will include new railings and pavement markings.