Chip seal project on M-26 near Lake Linden starts June 9

LAKE LINDEN, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is investing about $309,000  to chip seal and fog seal about 2 miles of M-26 from north of Lake Linden to Winona Street in Houghton County. 

This project includes crack sealing, shoulder work and pavement markings. Crack sealing and shoulder work will begin June 9, with chip sealing planned for later in June.

"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: 
Houghton

Highway:
M-26

Closest communities: 
Lake Linden
Laurium

Tentative start date:
Monday, June 9, 2025

Project end date:
Mid-July 2025

Traffic restrictions:
Motorists should expect single-lane closures with traffic regulators.

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

Safety benefit:
This work will improve the ride quality and extend the life of the pavement.