Great Lakes Wire

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will begin resurfacing a section of M-37 in Newaygo County on September 22, 2025. The project will cover the stretch from south of 7 Mile Road north to the Newaygo/Lake county line and is expected to be completed by mid-November.

MDOT has allocated about $2.4 million for this work. Lane closures are planned throughout the duration of the project, and there will also be short-term intersection closures during paving.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer commented on the ongoing efforts to improve Michigan’s infrastructure. "Across Michigan, we are moving dirt and fixing the damn roads to grow our economy, helping Michiganders go to work, drop their kids off at school and run errands safely," said Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. "By the end of this construction season, we will have fixed, repaired or replaced nearly 24,500 lane miles of roads and 1,900 bridges, supporting thousands of good-paying, local jobs without raising taxes by a dime. This year, let's build on our momentum to pass a bipartisan local road funding plan so we can keep fixing our damn roads and creating good-paying, local jobs."

According to MDOT’s economic modeling, this investment is projected to directly and indirectly support approximately 23 jobs in the area. In addition to job creation, officials say that resurfacing M-37 will enhance driving conditions and help extend the life span of the roadway.

The closest community affected by this project is Brohman.