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M-72 resurfacing in Leelanau, Grand Traverse counties starts Sept. 18
September 05, 2023
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will invest $1.7 million to resurface 2.5 miles of M-72 from Bugai Road/Gray Road to Bay Street in Grand Traverse and Leelanau counties. The project also includes wider paved shoulders, guardrail upgrades, and drainage improvements.
Counties:
Grand Traverse and Leelanau
Highway:
M-72
Closest city:
Traverse City
Start date:
Monday, Sept. 18, 2023
Estimated end date:
Friday, Nov. 3, 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 25 jobs.
Safety benefit:
This work will improve the driving surface of the road and extend the life of the roadway, and improve safety with guardrail upgrades, wider paved shoulders, and new pavement markings.
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