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Signal installation, improvements at US-131/Alba Road intersection in Antrim County start Sept. 3

August 29, 2024

GAYLORD, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will invest $1.3 million to install a traffic signal and make other improvements at the US-131/Alba Road intersection. The project will include pavement widening and resurfacing, new curbs, and new pavement markings.

County:
Antrim

Highway:
US-131

Closest city:
Alba

Start date:
Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024

Estimated end date:
Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024

Traffic restrictions:
This work will require intermittent lane closures. During times when the intersection is closed, traffic will be detoured on East Street.

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

Safety benefit:
This project will help better regulate traffic at this intersection and will include new pavement markings.

Press Release MI Newswire Department of Transportation North Region

Media Contact:

James Lake

MDOT North Region Media Representative

LakeJ1@Michigan.gov

989-731-5090

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