Short delays ahead on Eastern U.P. highways

NEWS RELEASE

MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

************************* Crack-sealing work in Eastern U.P. to start June 8

Counties

Alger, Chippewa, Delta, Luce, Mackinac, Menominee and Schoolcraft

Highways

I-75, M-28, M-35, M-69, M-94, M-123, M-183, US-2 and US-41

Closest city

Various Estimated starting date

Monday, June 8, 2009 Estimated completion date

Friday, July 31, 2009

Project

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will be filling pavement cracks on 185 miles of state highways in the Eastern Upper Peninsula, in 23 locations.

Traffic restrictions Motorists may encounter these mobile operations, which require lane closures with flag control.

Motorists can expect delays of up to 10 minutes.

For up-to-date information on this project, go to the list of statewide lane closures here.

Customer benefit

When completed, this project will extend the pavement service life.

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