NEWBERRY, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is investing about $1.1 million to rebuild the
M-28 bridge over Prairie Creek in Alger County. Work includes deck replacement, concrete curb and gutter, bridge approach, guardrail work and pavement markings.
"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:
Alger
Highway:
M-28
Closest community:
Shingleton
Project start date:
Monday, June 16, 2025
Project end date:
Friday, Sept. 19, 2025
Traffic restrictions:
M-28 will be reduced to one lane via temporary concrete barrier wall. One lane of alternating traffic will be open at all times using temporary traffic signals. An advisory 35 mph speed limit and an 11-foot lane width restriction will be in effect during the project.
Jobs numbers:
Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to directly and indirectly support 10 jobs.
Safety benefit:
This work will extend the lifespan of the structure and increase safety for motorists.
