NEWBERRY, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is investing about $1.8 million to resurface about 6 miles of
US-2 from Brevort Lake Road to Martin Lake Road, in Mackinac County. Work includes resurfacing, crack filling, rumble strips, shoulder repair and aggregate, guardrail work, roadside park improvements, and pavement markings. This project includes a three-year pavement performance 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:
Mackinac
Highway:
US-2
Closest communities:
Brevort, St. Ignace
Tentative start date:
Thursday, July 17, 2025
Project end date:
Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025
Traffic restrictions:
Motorists should expect lane closures with traffic regulators. An 11-foot lane width restriction will be in effect on US-2 during the project with a work zone speed limit of 55 mph (45 mph where workers are present). Gros Cap Roadside Park may be closed for up to two days for paving.
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.
