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MDOT seeking public comment on proposed 2027 M-89 project in Battle Creek

2026-05-26T06:00:00 2026-06-15T17:00:00 MDOT seeking public comment on proposed 2027 M-89 project in Battle Creek

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MDOT invites the public to comment on the planned 2027 project near the M-89 (Michigan Avenue)/North 20th Street intersection in Battle Creek, Calhoun County.

MDOT is planning a culvert replacement for the Sperry-Morgan Drain under M-89, traffic signal modernization at the M-89/North 20th Street intersection, and utility and drainage upgrades.

MDOT is proposing to obtain a 0.035-acre permanent easement right of way along the north side of M-89 at the Leila Arboretum to allow for the drain replacement and traffic signal upgrade.

During the work, the Battle Creek Linear Park path will remain open. A temporary path east of the existing crosswalk at M-89 and 20th Street will be built to allow access to the park. The disc golf pad and course will be accessible during construction. The Leila Arboretum and all active functions will not be impacted and will remain open throughout construction.

Public input is being sought to help recognize and address any concerns that may result from any impacts on the adjacent recreational properties during construction per a proposed de minimis impact finding under Section 4(f) of the U.S. Department of Transportation Act of 1966.

Comments are due by Monday, June 15, 2026. Please submit public comments by using the public comment form or by mail, email or phone to MDOT Projects and Contracts Engineer Yaritza Rodriguez at RodriguezY3@Michigan.gov or: Yaritza Rodriguez MDOT Marshall Transportation Service Center 15300 W. Michigan Ave. Marshall, MI 49068 269-789-0592
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Comments are due by Monday, June 15, 2026. Please submit public comments by using the public comment form or by mail, email or phone to MDOT Projects and Contracts Engineer Yaritza Rodriguez at RodriguezY3@Michigan.gov or:

Yaritza Rodriguez
MDOT Marshall Transportation Service Center
15300 W. Michigan Ave.
Marshall, MI 49068
269-789-0592

Event Date

Start: May 26, 2026 6:00 AM

End: June 15, 2026 5:00 PM

Contact Information
Nick Schirripa

Southwest Region Media Representative

About

MDOT invites the public to comment on the planned 2027 project near the M-89 (Michigan Avenue)/North 20th Street intersection in Battle Creek, Calhoun County.

MDOT is planning a culvert replacement for the Sperry-Morgan Drain under M-89, traffic signal modernization at the M-89/North 20th Street intersection, and utility and drainage upgrades.

MDOT is proposing to obtain a 0.035-acre permanent easement right of way along the north side of M-89 at the Leila Arboretum to allow for the drain replacement and traffic signal upgrade.

During the work, the Battle Creek Linear Park path will remain open. A temporary path east of the existing crosswalk at M-89 and 20th Street will be built to allow access to the park. The disc golf pad and course will be accessible during construction. The Leila Arboretum and all active functions will not be impacted and will remain open throughout construction.

Public input is being sought to help recognize and address any concerns that may result from any impacts on the adjacent recreational properties during construction per a proposed de minimis impact finding under Section 4(f) of the U.S. Department of Transportation Act of 1966.

Submit a public comment