BAY CITY, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is investing approximately $1 million to improve 9.6 miles of the Hager Line Rail-Trail from Towerline Road to M-15 in Saginaw and Tuscola counties. Work will include milling and resurfacing, bridge deck repairs 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."
Counties:
Saginaw
Tuscola
Highway:
M-15
Closest communities:
Richville
Frankentrost
Buena Vista
Start date:
Monday, July 28, 2025
Estimated end date:
Friday, Nov. 14, 2025
Traffic restrictions:
Starting July 28, the trail will be closed to users. Tree trimming will take place ahead of the closure in preparation for the upcoming trail improvements. Users are advised to use caution when using the path during tree trimming.
Jobs numbers:
Based on economic modeling, this overall investment is expected to directly and indirectly support nine jobs.
Safety benefit:
This work will provide users of the shared-use path with a smoother, safer surface while promoting access to the path and outdoor recreation opportunities.
