MDOT building new lot for Marquette County commuters

Contact: James Lake 906-786-1830, ext. 323

Agency: Transportation

COUNTY: Marquette

HIGHWAY: M-35/ M-553

CLOSEST CITY: Gwinn

ESTIMATED STARTING DATE: Monday, Aug. 11, 2008

ESTIMATED COMPLETION DATE: Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008

PROJECT: The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is building a 20-space carpool lot on state-owned property near the intersection of M-35 and M-553 in Marquette County.

TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS: No parking will be allowed in the lot until construction is complete.

CUSTOMER BENEFIT: When completed, this lot will offer expanded ridesharing opportunities for motorists in the area.

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