US-41 culvert replacement in Houghton County starts April 26

Contact:
Dan Weingarten, MDOT Office of Communications, 906-250-4809
Agency:Transportation

COUNTY:
Houghton

HIGHWAY:
US-41

CLOSEST CITY:
Houghton

ESTIMATED STARTING DATE:
Monday, April 26, 2021

ESTIMATED COMPLETION DATE:
Mid-July 2021

PROJECT:
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is investing about $1.7 million to replace a culvert on US-41 over Peepsock Creek near Pilgrim Terrace Lane in Houghton County. Work includes asphalt paving, earthwork, drainage, culvert replacement, cofferdam, steel sheet piling, riprap, and pavement markings. The project includes a five-year materials and workmanship warranty.

The project map is available on Mi Drive.

TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS:
One alternating lane of traffic will be maintained via temporary traffic signals. An 11-foot width restriction will be in place for the duration of this project.

SAFETY BENEFITS:
The project will provide a long-term replacement for a culvert and roadway damaged in the June 2018 Father's Day Flood.

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