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Detour for US-41/M-28 roundabout project in Ishpeming begins March 25
March 18, 2024
ISHPEMING, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is investing about $6.4 million to build a roundabout at the intersection of US-41/M-28 and Lakeshore Drive in Ishpeming, Marquette County. Work includes asphalt rebuilding, drainage work, guardrail, retaining walls, lighting, signs, pavement markings, bridge widening with steel beams, deck replacement, bridge barrier construction, and approach work. Work began last fall and was suspended for the winter.
County:
Marquette
Highway:
US-41/M-28
Closest city:
Ishpeming
Restart date:
Monday, March 25, 2024 (weather dependent)
Estimated end date:
Late October 2024
Traffic restrictions:
North Lakeshore drive will be closed beginning March 25 with a posted detour on Country Lane and River Parkway. A temporary signal at the intersection of US-41/M-28 and Country Lane will be in flash mode starting today and will begin normal operation when the detour starts. The detour start date is weather dependent. During this phase of the project, expected to last until early to mid-July, all traffic will be shifted to the south side of US-41/M-28, with one lane in each direction and a center left-turn lane for westbound traffic at Lakeshore Drive. During the project, a minimum of one lane will be open in each direction on US-41/M-28. Additional local traffic detours will be required during future phases.
Jobs numbers:
Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to directly and indirectly support 91 jobs.
Safety benefit:
This project is expected to improve safety and traffic flow in this area. Learn more about the benefits of roundabouts on the MDOT website.
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