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M-125 (Dixie Highway) closed for permit utility work Aug. 4-29 in Monroe County

July 31, 2025

LANSING, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has issued a permit to the Monroe County Drain Commission for a culvert replacement on M-125 (Dixie Highway) between Laplaisance Road and Mortar Creek Road in Monroe County.

County:
Monroe

Highway:
M-125 (Dixie Highway)

Closest community:
Monroe

Start date:
7 a.m.
Monday, Aug. 4, 2025

Estimated end date:
5 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 29, 2025

Traffic restrictions:
This project will require closing M-125 (Dixie Highway) between Laplaisance Road and Mortar Creek Road throughout the operation.

  •        Northbound M-125 (Dixie Highway) will be detoured via westbound M-151 (Luna Pier Road), northbound US-24 (Telegraph Road) and eastbound Dunbar Road back to M-125 (Dixie Highway).
  •        Southbound M-125 (Dixie Highway) will be detoured via westbound Dunbar Road, southbound US-24 (Telegraph Road) and eastbound M-151 (Luna Pier Road) back to M-125 (Dixie Highway).

Motorists should expect delays. Residents will have local access.

Safety benefit:
Closing the roadway will ensure the safety of utility workers and motorists.

Press Release MI Newswire Department of Transportation University Region

Media Contact:

Aaron Jenkins

MDOT University Region Media Representative

JenkinsA10@Michigan.gov

517-243-9075

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