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M-139 repaving project starts Monday, April 14, in Berrien Springs

April 07, 2025

BERRIEN SPRINGS, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and contractor Rieth-Riley Construction Co. Inc. will start work next week to repave 3.6 miles of M-139 from Deans Hill Road to Hinchman Road.

The $2.7 million investment includes asphalt repaving, a new pedestrian refuge west of Kephart Lane, concrete sidewalk ramp upgrades and new pavement markings.

County:
Berrien

Highway:
M-139

Closest community:
Berrien Springs

Start date:
Monday, April 14, 2025

Estimated end date:
Friday, Aug. 1, 2025

Traffic restrictions:
One lane will be open in each direction with lane closures and traffic regulators.

Jobs numbers:
Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to directly and indirectly support 26 jobs.

Safety benefit:
This project will provide a smoother driving surface, improve safety for all users and extend the life of the roadway.

Press Release MI Newswire Department of Transportation Southwest Region

Media Contact:

Nick Schirripa

Southwest Region Media Representative

SchirripaN@Michigan.gov

269-208-7829

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