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Sign upgrades begin next Wednesday on M-46 between Howard City and Vestaburg

September 04, 2024

MONTCALM COUNTY, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is investing approximately $400,000 to replace road signs on M-46 from US-131 to Douglas Road in Montcalm County.

County:
Montcalm

Highway:
M-46 (Howard City Edmore Road)

Closest cities:
Howard City and Vestaburg

Start date:
Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024

Estimated end date:
Mid-November 2024

Traffic restrictions:
Shoulders closures will be in effect throughout the project.

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

Safety benefit:
The reflective properties of road signs diminish over time and can become difficult to see at night. This project will increase safety and improve operations by installing new, highly visible reflective signs.

Press Release MI Newswire Department of Transportation Grand Region

Media Contact:

John Richard

MDOT Grand Region Media Representative

RichardJ2@Michigan.gov

616-262-1565

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