NEWBERRY, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is investing about $350,000 to repair the M-26 bridge over Eagle River in Keweenaw County. Work includes removing the asphalt surface and placing new waterproofing, a new asphalt surface and associated items.
"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:
Keweenaw
Highway:
M-26
Closest community:
Eagle River
Tentative start date:
Monday, July 21, 2025
Project end date:
Friday, Aug. 8, 2025
Traffic restrictions:
Motorists should expect one lane of alternating traffic with temporary traffic signals.
Jobs numbers:
Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to directly and indirectly support three jobs.
Safety benefits:
This work will help ensure continued safe and reliable operation of the bridge.
