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US-23 resurfacing in Au Gres starts today, April 17
April 17, 2023
BAY CITY, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will invest $6.5 million to resurface more than 8 miles of US-23 from South Point Lookout Road to Dyer Road at the county line. Work includes resurfacing of the roadway and culvert improvements at Dime Drain, Whitney Drain, and Silver Drain.
Counties:
Arenac
Iosco
Highway:
US-23
Closest city:
Au Gres
Start date:
Monday, April 17, 2023
Estimated end date:
Monday, July 17, 2023
Traffic restrictions:
Traffic will be maintained with lane closures, traffic shifts, and traffic controllers. During bridge work, temporary traffic signals will be used to maintain both directions of traffic.
Jobs numbers:
Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to directly and indirectly support nearly 78 jobs.
Safety benefit:
This work will improve the driving surface of the roadway and complete critical maintenance at several culverts to ensure proper drainage.
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