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M-50/Clark Lake Road left-turn lane project begins Monday, April 7, in Jackson County

March 31, 2025

LANSING, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will begin building a center left-turn lane on M-50 (Brooklyn Road) at Clark Lake Road in Napoleon. 

County:
Jackson

Highway:
M-50 (Brooklyn Road)

Closest community:
Napoleon

Start date:
8 a.m.
Monday, April 7, 2025

Estimated end date:
8 p.m.
Wednesday, July 2, 2025

Traffic restrictions:
This project will require closing one lane in each direction on M-50 at Clark Lake Road. Motorists should expect delays.

Jobs numbers: 
Based on economic modeling, this $729,000 investment is expected to directly and indirectly support seven jobs.

Safety benefit:
This project will provide a better and safer route for all drivers with improved traffic operations at this intersection. Closing lanes during this type of work is necessary to provide the safest work area possible for crews and motorists.

Press Release News Article MI Newswire Department of Transportation University Region

Media Contact:

Aaron Jenkins

MDOT University Region Media Representative

JenkinsA10@Michigan.gov

517-243-9075

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