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Intermittent closures on I-75 April 9-10 for utility work in Saginaw County

April 07, 2025

SAGINAW, Mich. -The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has issued a permit for utility work on I-75 near the northern end of the Zilwaukee Bridge in Saginaw County.

County:
Saginaw

Highway:
I-75 

Closest communities:
Saginaw
Zilwaukee 

Start date:
9 a.m.
Wednesday, April 9, 2025 

Estimated end date:
3 p.m.
Thursday, April 10, 2025 

Traffic restrictions:
This work will require temporary full closures and rolling slowdowns throughout the operation in each direction for approximately 15-minute intervals from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Traffic control will be maintained by the Michigan State Police (MSP). Motorists should expect delays. 

This work is weather dependent. 

Safety benefit:
Closing the lanes will ensure the safety of utility workers and motorists as overhead utility lines are installed over the roadway.

Press Release MI Newswire Department of Transportation Bay Region

Media Contact:

Caitlyn French

MDOT Bay Region Media Representative

FrenchC4@Michigan.gov

989-573-1274

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