M-48 detour lifted in Chippewa County

NEWBERRY, Mich. – The detour of the M-48 overpass project at I-75 near Rudyard in Chippewa County has been lifted and the bridge is now open to traffic.

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) invested about $5 million to repair the second of two M-48 overpasses over I-75 this summer. Work included deck overlays; deck, substructure and structural patching; railing replacement; expansion joint replacement; partial painting; beam end cutting; and approach work. Work required closing the bridge and detouring traffic.

While the project is now substantially complete, some minor additional clean-up work may be necessary. Motorists should expect intermittent lane closures under flag control at the overpass.

This work has extended the service life of the existing overpasses to maintain safe roadways for all users.