STANDISH – The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is hosting a public meeting to discuss planned improvements on US-23 through Arenac County, including the US-23 connector, and 19 additional bridge structures.
According to Spokesperson Joselyn Garza, MDOT will invest $37 million to resurface 6.4 miles of US-23 from the I-75/US-23 Connector to Grove Street in the city of Standish. Work includes various projects on 19 bridge structures in and near the project limits, including deck replacements, deck patching, substructure repairs, and railings.
The US-23 Connector bridge over M-13 will be replaced with a roundabout.
Garza said in an unusual step, in order to ensure completion of the projects this calendar year, contractors will begin work on bridge structures March 28. This is prior to the public meeting on March 29 at 4 p.m. at the Standish Municipal Building, located at 399 East Beaver Street.
The initial work will result in minimal impact on drivers. Other impacted areas are expected to include work on the M-61 bridge over I-75, and road work along US-23.
MDOT will share traffic maintenance plans and restrictions during the meeting.
Funding for this project is made possible by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s Rebuilding Michigan program to rebuild the state highways and bridges that are critical to the state’s economy and carry the most traffic. The investment strategy is aimed at fixes that result in longer useful lives and improves the condition of the state’s infrastructure.
Accommodations can be made for people with mobility, visual, or hearing concerns. Large print materials, auxiliary aids or the services of interpreters, signers, or readers are available upon request.
Please contact Orlando Curry at 517-241-7462 or complete Form 2658 for American Sign Language (ASL) located on the Title VI webpage: www.Michigan.gov/MDOT/0,4616,7-151-9621_31783—,00.html.
Requests should be made at least five days prior to the meeting date. Reasonable efforts will be made to provide the requested accommodation or an effective alternative, but accommodations may not be guaranteed.
COVID-19 precautions will be taken to ensure the safety of all guests.
