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High friction surface treatments at four intersections start May 15
May 08, 2023
GAYLORD, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will invest $398,000 to install high-friction surface treatments at intersections:
- M-37 at Bartlett Road/Fox Road in Mayfield Township, Grand Traverse County
- M-72 at Williamsburg Road/Elk Lake Road in Whitewater Township, Grand Traverse County
- M-72 at West Armstrong Road/South Coleman Road in Kasson Township, in Leelanau County
- M-119 at West Conway Road in Little Traverse Township, Emmet County
Counties:
Grand Traverse, Leelanau and Emmet
Highways:
M-37, M-72 and M-119
Closest cities:
Buckley, Williamsburg, Maple City and Harbor Springs
Start date:
Monday, May 15, 2023
Estimated end date:
Friday, July 7, 2023
Traffic restrictions:
Drivers should expect lane closures and traffic regulators.
Jobs numbers:
Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to directly and indirectly support nearly five jobs.
Safety benefit:
This surface will provide more traction for vehicles slowing or stopping at the intersection or navigating curves, particularly during inclement weather.
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