NEWBERRY, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is investing about $2.5 million for bridge and roadway rebuilding on M-123 over Bissel Creek in Mackinac County. Work includes culvert replacement, scour countermeasures, drainage, shoulder widening and guardrail work. Work on this project previously announced to begin May 12 will now begin Tuesday, May 27.
"Across Michigan, we are moving dirt and fixing the damn roads to grow our economy, helping Michiganders go to work, drop their kids off at school and run errands safely," said Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. "By the end of this construction season, we will have fixed, repaired or replaced nearly 24,500 lane miles of roads and 1,900 bridges, supporting thousands of good-paying, local jobs without raising taxes by a dime. This year, let's build on our momentum to pass a bipartisan local road funding plan so we can keep fixing our damn roads and creating good-paying, local jobs."
County:
Mackinac
Highway:
M-123
Closest community:
Moran
Tentative start date:
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Project end date:
Late October 2025
Traffic restrictions:
One lane of alternating traffic will be open on M-123 using traffic signals and concrete barrier wall. A lane width restriction of 10 feet will be in effect during the project.
Jobs numbers:
Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to directly and indirectly support 24 jobs.
Safety benefit:
This work will extend the lifespan of the structure and increase safety for motorists.
