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Meeting to discuss planned 2026 M-123 project in Paradise
PARADISE, Mich. - Whitefish Township and the MDOT invites the public to a meeting to discuss the planned 2026 rebuilding project on M-123 from O'Briens Creek to Whitefish Point Road in Paradise, Chippewa County. There will be a brief presentation followed by a question-and-answer session.
Accessibility:
Attendees who require mobility, visual, hearing, written, or other assistance for effective participation should contact Orlando Curry at 517-241-7462 or CurryO@Michigan.gov, preferably at least five business days prior to the scheduled meeting. Forms are located on the Title VI webpage. Requests made after this timeframe will be evaluated and honored to the extent possible.
Project information:
MDOT plans to invest about $3 million to rebuild the asphalt pavement and replace storm sewer. The project includes enhancement-funded improvements, including a shared-use path, sidewalk, decorative concrete pavement and lighting. Work is expected to be completed during summer 2026.
Throughout work, project information will be posted on MDOT's Mi Drive website and will also be shared on social media.
Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to directly and indirectly support 28 jobs.
Whitefish Township Community Center 7052 M-123 Paradise, MI 497687052 M-123
Paradise, MI 49768
Start: June 23, 2025 4:00 PM
End: June 23, 2025 6:00 PM
PARADISE, Mich. - Whitefish Township and the MDOT invites the public to a meeting to discuss the planned 2026 rebuilding project on M-123 from O'Briens Creek to Whitefish Point Road in Paradise, Chippewa County. There will be a brief presentation followed by a question-and-answer session.
Accessibility:
Attendees who require mobility, visual, hearing, written, or other assistance for effective participation should contact Orlando Curry at 517-241-7462 or CurryO@Michigan.gov, preferably at least five business days prior to the scheduled meeting. Forms are located on the Title VI webpage. Requests made after this timeframe will be evaluated and honored to the extent possible.
Project information:
MDOT plans to invest about $3 million to rebuild the asphalt pavement and replace storm sewer. The project includes enhancement-funded improvements, including a shared-use path, sidewalk, decorative concrete pavement and lighting. Work is expected to be completed during summer 2026.
Throughout work, project information will be posted on MDOT's Mi Drive website and will also be shared on social media.
Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to directly and indirectly support 28 jobs.