NEWBERRY, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is investing about $2.5 million for bridge and roadway rebuilding on M-123 over Bissel Creek, Mackinac County. Work includes culvert replacement, scour countermeasures, drainage, shoulder widening, and guardrail work.
“Across Michigan, we are moving dirt and fixing the damn roads to grow our economy, helping Michiganders go to work, drop their kids off at school and run errands safely,” said Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. “By the end of this construction season, we will have fixed, repaired or replaced nearly 24,500 lane miles of roads and 1,900 bridges, supporting thousands of good-paying, local jobs without raising taxes by a dime. This year, let’s build on our momentum to pass a bipartisan local road funding plan so we can keep fixing our damn roads and creating good-paying, local jobs.
Work is expected to start on Monday, May 12 and be completed by Friday, October 10.
Traffic will be restricted to one lane of alternating traffic using traffic signals and concrete barrier walls. A lane width restriction of 10 feet will be in effect during the project.
Based on economic modelling, the project is expected to directly and indirectly support 24 jobs. The work will extend the lifespan of the structure and increase safety for motorists.
