By Mark Constance
MIO – Highway improvements on M-33 through Oscoda County are well underway.
The project, which the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) involves resurfacing of M-33 from 14th Street to McKinley Road, as well as repairs on the bridge over the AuSable River.
According to MDOT, the work will require single-lane closures with traffic regulators, shoulder closures, and a temporary traffic signal during pavement repairs in the M-33/M-72 intersection.
It also includes sidewalk ramp upgrades and new pavement markings. Center left-turn lanes have been shown to be effective in allowing a safe area for turning vehicles to await a safe gap in traffic to complete a left-hand turn, while allowing through-traffic to proceed.
The work on the bridge includes railing upgrades and new deck joints, and extends the service life of this bridge.
Pictured above is a backhoe preparing new curb and gutter in preparation for new sidewalk in front of the Oscoda County Chamber of Commerce.
The project is expected to be completed by late July.
