MECOSTA COUNTY, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is investing approximately $3.4 million to improve nearly 6 miles of Old US-131 (Northland Drive) from 8 Mile Road in Stanwood to Arthur Road/Golfview Drive just south of Big Rapids. The project includes new, wider shoulders, culvert improvements and new guardrail.
"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:
Mecosta
Highway:
Old US-131 (Northland Drive)
Closest communities:
Big Rapids and Stanwood
Start date:
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Estimated end date:
October 2025
Traffic restrictions:
Lane closures will be in effect throughout the project. Both directions of traffic will share one lane and alternate via traffic regulators.
Jobs numbers:
Based on economic modeling, this $3.4 million investment is expected to directly and indirectly support 32 jobs.
Safety Benefits:
This project will improve safety and extend the service life of the roadway.
