Contact:
John Richard, MDOT Office of Communications, RichardJ2@michigan.gov 616-451-4063
Agency:
Transportation
March 16, 2010 -- The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) today announced that bridge crews will be mobilizing late this week to improve three US-31 Business Route (BR) bridges over the South Branch of the Muskegon River in the city of Muskegon. Locally known as "The Spider Web," this $2.14 million project includes structural rehabilitation and resurfacing of two bridges and the full replacement of the northbound US-31 BR bridge near Getty Street. The southbound US-31 BR crossing near Marquette Avenue was replaced in 2005.
The project will be completed in two stages with posted detours. Stage 1 will take place from March through May for bridge rehabilitation. Stage 2 occurs May through October with the closure and replacement of the northbound US-31 BR bridge near Getty Street. For stage maps and detour information, please see the attached PDF.
The improvements will extend the service life of the bridges and provide a smoother ride for motorists.
For up-to-date information on this project, go to the list of statewide lane closures at: www.michigan.gov/drive. Follow MDOT at www.twitter.com/MichiganDOT or visit the "Michigan Department of Transportation" page on Facebook and become a fan.
MDOT says: Remember - in Ice and Snow, Take it Slow!
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