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After delay, M-37 resurfacing in Battle Creek and Springfield starts Monday

MARSHALL, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation will be investing $4 million to resurface 2.9 miles of M-37 from M-96 to Creekview Drive. Work includes cold milling and hot-mix asphalt resurfacing, concrete curb and gutter, sidewalk ramps, and pavement markings.

This work originally was scheduled to begin in late April, and anticipated completion was late October, but it was delayed until Amtrak granted the contractor, Lakeland Asphalt Corp. out of Battle Creek, permission to work in the railroad right of way.

County:
Calhoun

Highway:
M-37

Closest cities:
Battle Creek and Springfield

Start date:
Monday, June 6, 2022

Estimated end date:
Friday, Nov. 25, 2022

Traffic restrictions:
One lane will be open in each direction.

Jobs numbers:
Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to directly and indirectly support 51 jobs.

Safety benefit:
This work will provide a safer and smoother driving surface and extend the life of the roadway.

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