TRAVERSE CITY- The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will begin multiple road and bridge repair projects this week including resurfacing M-72 in Grand Traverse and Leelanau counties, road improvements to US-127 in Gratiot County, widening I-94 and bridge repair on I-94 in Jackson County, and repatching I-75 in Monroe County.
Based on economic modeling, these investments are expected to support 3,977 jobs.
M-72 Resurfacing Project in Grand Traverse and Leelanau Counties
MDOT will invest $1.7 million to resurface 2.5 miles of M-72 from Bugai Road/Gray Road to Bay Street in Grand Traverse and Leelanau counties. The project also includes wider paved shoulders, guardrail upgrades, and drainage improvements. Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to support 25 jobs.
Construction is expected to be completed by Nov. 3. Drivers can expect lane closures and traffic regulators.
“Addressing our infrastructure needs so that constituents of the 103rd district can safely travel using our roads is an important priority for me as a legislator,” said state Representative Besty Coffia (D-Traverse City).
“I am proud to support continued investment in our communities for key road projects like this one, which provides crucial upgrades to our local infrastructure.”
