NEWBERRY, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is investing about $1.9 million to resurface about 8 miles of M-80 from the southbound I-75 exit ramp to M-129 in Chippewa County. Work includes milling and resurfacing, guardrail, aggregate shoulders and pavement markings. This project includes two three-year materials and workmanship pavement warranties for different sections of the project.
"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:
Chippewa
Highway:
M-80
Closest community:
Kincheloe
Tentative start date:
Monday, July 28, 2025
Project end date:
Friday, Oct. 31, 2025
Traffic restrictions:
Motorists should expect lane closures with traffic regulators. Work zone speed limits will be reduced by 10 mph (to 45 mph in the 55 mph sections and 35 mph in the 45 mph sections). A 10-foot lane width restriction will be in effect on M-80 during the project.
Jobs numbers:
Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to directly and indirectly support 18 jobs.
Safety benefits:
This work will extend the lifespan of the roadway and increase safety for motorists.
