The Michigan Department of Transportation announced on May 1 that it will begin a $6.9 million resurfacing project on I-75 between US-23 and Court Street in Genesee County starting May 11.
The project is expected to resurface more than four miles of the highway in each direction, with work including hot-mix asphalt cold milling and resurfacing, shoulder corrugations, and pavement markings. The department said the effort aims to extend the lifespan of the roadway and improve safety for motorists.
Traffic will be maintained throughout construction with intermittent single- and double-lane closures as well as ramp closures when needed. Detours will be posted as necessary. To accommodate seasonal traffic, lane closures will be removed on northbound I-75 on Fridays and southbound I-75 on Sundays. The project is scheduled to conclude in September.
According to economic modeling cited by the department, this investment is expected to directly and indirectly support 58 jobs during its duration. “Lane, and ramp closures are necessary to ensure the safety of motorists and workers,” according to the Michigan Department of Transportation.
The Michigan Department of Transportation manages nearly 10,000 miles of state highways, more than 4,800 bridges, over 2,700 miles of non-motorized trails, hundreds of miles of railroad track, airports across Michigan according to its official website. The agency employs more than 2,800 people statewide while managing seven regions and dozens of service centers according to its official website.
The department’s mission focuses on serving people and communities through transportation initiatives according to its official website. Its leadership includes a director along with key executives overseeing administration and operations according to its official website.
As construction season continues across Michigan’s extensive highway system—which covers nearly 9,669 miles—drivers are encouraged by officials at MDOT to watch for detour signs and stay alert for changing traffic patterns.
