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Chip seal starts Monday on M-51 and M-89
July 14, 2022
KALAMAZOO, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will invest $1.8 million to resurface 21.4 miles of two state highways: M-51 from the north city limit of Niles to North Front Street in Dowagiac, and M-89 from M-343 in Richland to West Michigan Avenue near Battle Creek. Work includes single chip seal, fog seal, overbrand crack seal, and pavement markings.
Counties:
Berrien, Cass, Kalamazoo, and Calhoun
Highways:
M-51 and M-89
Closest cities:
Niles, Dowagiac, and Richland
Start date:
Monday, July 18, 2022
Estimated end date:
Friday, Sept. 23, 2022
Traffic restrictions:
Drivers should expect single-lane closures and traffic regulators.
Jobs numbers:
Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to directly and indirectly support nearly 23 jobs.
This work will improve the driving surface of the road and extend the life of the roadway.
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