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MDOT to hold open house May 28 for US-131 bridge replacement project

Contact: Bob Felt, MDOT Office of Communications, 989-619-7963
Agency: Transportation

WHAT: Open house-style meeting regarding proposed removal and replacement of the US-131 bridge over the Manistee River in Wexford County.

WHO: Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) representatives
Local officials
General public

WHEN: Thursday, May 28, 2009
5 to 6:30 p.m.

WHERE: VFW Hall
407 State St.
Manton

Special accommodations: 800-943-6368

BACKGROUND: MDOT is proposing to remove and replace the US-131 bridge over the Manistee River in Wexford County. The work includes complete removal of the existing bridge and reconstruction of a new one. A detour will be necessary during the work.

This $3 million project is funded in part by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) and a Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21) earmark. Construction is scheduled to begin in early September.

This open house will allow residents and business owners an opportunity to talk one-on-one with MDOT officials about the project.

MDOT: Working to improve our state roads and bridges.


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