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M-33 repaving in Oscoda, Ogemaw counties starts Aug. 4

July 21, 2025

ALPENA, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will invest $3 million to repave 11.8 miles of M-33 from north of Borden Road in Rose City, Ogemaw County, to 14th Street in Mio, Oscoda County.

"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:
Oscoda and Ogemaw

Highway:
M-33

Closest communities:
Rose City and Mio

Start date:
Monday, Aug. 4, 2025

Estimated end date:
Friday, Sept. 26, 2025

Traffic restrictions:
This work will require single-lane closures with traffic regulators.

Jobs numbers:
Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to directly and indirectly support 29 jobs.

Safety benefit:
This project will extend the service life of the roadway and includes new pavement markings and rumble strips.

Press Release MI Newswire Department of Transportation North Region

Media Contact:

James Lake

MDOT North Region Media Representative

LakeJ1@Michigan.gov

989-731-5090

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