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Traffic signal improvements begin March 18 in multiple counties

March 15, 2024

SAGINAW, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will invest $1.6 million to modernize traffic signals on various routes at multiple intersections in Gratiot, Shiawassee, Tuscola, Bay, and Saginaw counties.

County:
Gratiot
Shiawassee
Tuscola
Bay
Saginaw

Highway:
US-127
M-46
M-71
M-81
M-15

Closest cities:
Alma
Bay City
Saginaw
Caro
Owosso

Start date:
Monday, March 18, 2024

Estimated end date:
Friday, Oct. 10, 2024

Traffic restrictions:
Shoulder and single-lane closures will be in place during this work. MDOT will be modernizing traffic signals at the following intersections:
US-127 at M-46
US-127 at Warwick Street
M-71 at Gould Street
M-81 at Frank Street
M-15 at 22nd Street
M-46 at Cumberland Street

Safety benefit:
This work will modernize multiple traffic signals on various routes at multiple intersections throughout the Bay Region area, increasing safety and improving traffic flow.

 

Press Release MI Newswire Department of Transportation Bay Region

Media Contact:

Caitlyn French

MDOT Bay Region Media Representative

FrenchC4@Michigan.gov

989-573-1274

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