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Southbound US-127 lane closure Sept. 3 at Bailey Drive in Clare County for high-load hit repairs

August 28, 2025

MT. PLEASANT, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will close the right lane of southbound US-127 at the Bailey Drive bridge in Clare County to repair damage to the structure from a previous high-load hit. Work will include heat straightening of the damaged beam.

County:
Clare

Highway:
US-127

Closest community:
Harrison

Start date:
Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025

Estimated end date:
Friday, Sept. 19, 2025

Traffic restrictions
The right lane of southbound US-127 will be closed at Bailey Drive during this work.

The westbound lane of Bailey Drive over southbound US-127 in Clare County was closed in May after the high-load hit was discovered. This lane closure will remain in effect while repairs are made to the structure.

Safety benefit:
This closure is necessary to ensure motorist and worker safety while repairs are made.
Press Release News Article MI Newswire Department of Transportation Bay Region

Media Contact:

Caitlyn French

MDOT Bay Region Media Representative

FrenchC4@Michigan.gov

989-573-1274

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