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Lane closures on US-31 Manistee bascule bridge scheduled next week
October 03, 2024
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. - Contractors for the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will install a polymer concrete overlay on the deck of the US-31 Manistee bascule bridge to provide a smooth and uniform surface. This work is one of the remaining work items on the $12.6 million project to replace portions of the bridge deck, upgrade the bridge’s mechanical and electrical systems, repair and paint the bridge’s structural steel, and improve the bridge approaches.
County:
Manistee
Highway:
US-31
Closest city:
Manistee
Start date:
Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024
Estimated end date:
Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024
Traffic restrictions:
This work will require a single-lane closure, with one lane of alternating traffic controlled by a temporary traffic signal or traffic regulators.
Jobs numbers:
Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to directly and indirectly support 152 jobs.
Safety benefit:
This work will improve the driving surface of the bridge, improve reliability of the bridge’s operation, and extend the life of the structure.
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