M-53 detour in Bad Axe to remain in effect during Labor Day weekend

Contact: Anita Richardson, MDOT Office of Communications,
 richardsonA@michigan.gov
989-239-1732
Agency: Transportation

COUNTY:
Huron

HIGHWAY:
M-53

CLOSEST CITY:
Bad Axe

START DATE:
Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013

ESTIMATED END DATE:
Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013

PROJECT DETAILS:
The current M-53 detour will remain in place during the Labor Day weekend and is expected to last through mid-September.

Work on this $2.7 million reconstruction project from Outer Drive to M-142 in Bad Axe began in early April at the M-53/M-142 intersection. Phase two, which extends from Outer Drive east to the M-53/M-142 intersection, began in early June and is ongoing.

Overall, work includes pavement reconstruction; curb and gutter, storm and sanitary sewer, water main, and traffic signal upgrades; driveways; and Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant sidewalk and ramp improvements.

TRAFFIC IMPACT:
The following detours will remain in place through mid-September:

• Northbound M-53: north on Pinnebog Road, east on M-142, and north on M-53.
• Southbound M-53: west on M-142, south on Pinnebog Road, and south on M-53.

Single-lane closures will be in effect from September through October.

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