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ARRA M-59 widening in Oakland County scheduled to begin in late July

Contact:  Rob Morosi, MDOT Office of Communications, 248-483-5127
Agency: Transportation


July 21, 2009 -- The long awaited widening of M-59, between Crooks and Ryan roads, is slated to begin in late July, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT). The existing two-lane section will be widened to three lanes in each direction. The median will be replaced by a barrier wall separating eastbound and westbound traffic.

The project is tentatively scheduled to begin on Monday, July 27, when crews will begin preliminary work to widen shoulders and construct freeway crossovers to accommodate a future traffic shift. Culvert work west of John R. Road also is expected to take place this fall. A majority of the work to widen M-59 will take place during 2010.

In addition to the widening work, crews will make repairs to six bridges within the work zone limits. Bridge repairs will take place on Auburn, Rochester, John R., Dequindre and Ryan roads, and Livernois Avenue.

During the project, two lanes will be maintained during peak travel periods on weekdays, with the possibility of one lane open on weeknights and all times on weekends.

This $50 million investment is funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) and is expected to be completed in November 2010.

MDOT: Working to improve our state roads and bridges.
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