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M-66, Histand Drain rebuilding start Wednesday

July 08, 2024

MARSHALL, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will replace the Histand Drain culvert under M-66, and rebuild M-66 north of Athens, Calhoun County. The $1.3 million investment includes removing the existing culvert and replacing it with a 12-foot by 11-foot precast concrete box culvert, cofferdams and rebuilding the road.

County:
Calhoun

Highway:
M-66

Closest city:
Athens

Start date:
Wednesday, July 10, 2024

Estimated end date:
Friday, Oct. 25, 2024

Traffic restrictions:
M-66 will be closed at the Histand Drain between 3 1/2 Mile Road and Q Drive South.
Local traffic will be detoured on M-60, M-311 and I-94.
Commercial traffic will be detoured on I-94, I-69 and M-60.

Jobs numbers:
Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to directly and indirectly support 16 jobs.

Safety benefit:
The new culvert will improve drainage and the rebuilt road will improve the ride quality and extend the life of the roadway.

Press Release MI Newswire Department of Transportation Southwest Region

Media Contact:

Nick Schirripa

Southwest Region Media Representative

SchirripaN@Michigan.gov

269-208-7829

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