NEWBERRY, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is investing about $1.8 million to resurface more than 10 miles of M-149 from north of US-2 to the Palms Book State Park entrance in Schoolcraft County.
Work includes asphalt overlay, select cold milling, aggregate shoulders, guardrail repair and adjustment, rumble strips and pavement markings. This project includes a three-year materials and workmanship pavement warranty.
"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:
Schoolcraft
Highway:
M-149
Closest community:
Thompson
Tentative start date:
Monday, June 16, 2025
Project end date:
Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025
Traffic restrictions:
Motorists should expect intermittent daytime lane closures on M-149 via traffic regulators. One lane of alternating traffic will be open at all times. A 10-foot lane width restriction will be in effect on M-149 during the project and a work zone speed limit of 45 mph.
Jobs numbers:
Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to directly and indirectly support 17 jobs.
Safety benefits:
This work will extend the lifespan of the roadway and increase safety for motorists.
