TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will invest $1.9 million to upgrade traffic signal equipment, install new Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-compliant sidewalk ramps, and replace signs and pavement markings at four greater Traverse City-area intersections:
"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:
Grand Traverse and Leelanau
Highways:
M-72, US-31 and M-37
Closest communities:
Traverse City, Garfield Township and Elmwood Township
Start date:
Monday, Aug. 11, 2025
Estimated end date:
Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025
Traffic restrictions:
This work will require single-lane closures, traffic shifts, sidewalk closures and shoulder closures at various times through the project. Drivers are encouraged to use extra caution when passing through these intersection work zones.
Jobs numbers:
Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to directly and indirectly support 18 jobs.
Safety benefit:
This project will provide upgraded, reliable traffic signal equipment, new accessible sidewalk ramps, and clearer signs and pavement markings.
