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Repaving on US-31 (Division Street) in Traverse City begins May 15
May 10, 2023
GAYLORD, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will invest $2.5 million to repave US-31 (Division Street) in Traverse City and Garfield Township from the Grandview Parkway to 10th Street, and 14th Street to South Airport Road. The project also includes drainage structure adjustments and sidewalk ramp upgrades.
County:
Grand Traverse
Highway:
US-31/M-37
Closest city:
Traverse City
Start date:
Monday, May 15, 2023
Estimated end date:
July 14, 2023 (paving operations scheduled to be completed prior to Fourth of July)
Traffic restrictions:
Drivers should expect lane closures and traffic regulators. Paving is scheduled for completion at night in early to mid-June.
Jobs numbers:
Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to directly and indirectly support 30 jobs.
Safety benefit:
This work will improve the driving surface of the road, extend the life of the roadway, and bring sidewalk ramps up to current Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards.
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