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MDOT meeting April 9 to discuss 2026 M-35 rebuilding/roundabout project in Marquette County

ISHPEMING, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) invites the public to a meeting regarding a planned 2026 improvements project on M-35 in Marquette County between County Road 480 and US-41, including rebuilding the M-35/County Road 492 intersection to a modern roundabout. During this meeting, there will be a brief presentation followed by a question-and-answer session.


Who:
MDOT staff
Interested residents and business owners
Community stakeholders                       

When:
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
5:30 p.m.

Where:
Negaunee Township Hall
42 East State Highway M-35
Negaunee, MI 49866

Accessibility:
Attendees who require mobility, visual, hearing, written or other assistance for effective participation should contact Orlando Curry at 517-241-7462 or CurryO@Michigan.gov, preferably at least five business days prior to the scheduled meeting. Forms are located on the Title VI webpage. Requests made after this timeframe will be evaluated and honored to the extent possible.

Project information:
MDOT plans to invest about $7.2 million to crush and shape the existing pavement and surface with new asphalt pavement, widen existing paved shoulders, realign the M-35/Marquette County Road 492 intersection to build a modern roundabout, and perform grading and tree clearing at various locations for safety improvements.

Work is expected to begin in spring 2026 and be completed in fall 2026.

Throughout work, project information will be posted on MDOT's Mi Drive website and will also be shared on social media.

Public comment:
In addition to the public meeting, comments and input can be submitted using the M-35 rebuilding/roundabout comment form, or by using the contact information below.

Monica Monsma
MDOT Environmental Services Section
MonsmaM@Michigan.gov
425 West Ottawa St. 
P.O. Box 30050 
Lansing, MI 48909
517-335-4381

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