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M-81 bridge work over Cass River begins soon

Contact:  Anita Richardson, MDOT Office of Communications, 989-754-0878, ext. 227
Agency: Transportation


COUNTY: Tuscola

CLOSEST CITY: Cass City

HIGHWAY: M-81

STARTING DATE: Monday, Aug. 3, 2009

ESTIMATED COMPLETION DATE: Early September 2009

PROJECT: The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will begin M-81 concrete bridge deck resurfacing Monday, Aug. 3. Work includes guardrail and concrete approach replacement, along with resurfacing the roadway on both sides of the bridge.

This project, located 1.5 miles east of Cass City, is weather- dependent.

TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS: Two posted detour routes will be in effect on M-81.

Northbound motorists will take Cemetery Road to Bay City- Forestville Road, to access M-53.

Southbound motorists will take Cemetery Road to Deckerville Road, to access M-53.

For up-to-date information on this project, go to the list of statewide lane closures at: www.michigan.gov/drive.

CUSTOMER BENEFIT: J. Slagter & Son Construction Co. of Wayland is the contractor for this $180,000 project, which will provide a smoother ride for motorists and extend the service life of the bridge deck.

MDOT: Working to improve our state roads and bridges.
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