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US-41/M-28 Baraga County project starts May 31
May 24, 2022
MARQUETTE, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is investing about $4.3 million to resurface 7.5 miles of US-41/M-28 from east of the M-28/US-141 intersection to the east end of the passing lane section near the Tioga Roadside Park in Covington Township, Baraga County. The project includes asphalt resurfacing, crushing and shaping of shoulders, drainage improvements, guardrail, new signs, and pavement markings.
County:
Baraga
Highway:
US-41/M-28
Closest town:
Covington
Start date:
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
Estimated end date:
Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022
Traffic restrictions:
Motorists should expect intermittent single-lane closures using traffic regulators throughout the project.
Jobs numbers:
Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to directly and indirectly support 55 jobs.
Safety benefit:
This work will extend the lifespan of the roadway and result in a smoother driving surface and increased safety for motorists.
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