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M-55 detour east of Prudenville starts Sept. 15 for emergency culvert replacement

GAYLORD, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will be replacing two failing culverts beneath M-55 between Prudenville and I-75 in Roscommon County. This work will require a detour for through-traffic.

County:
Roscommon

Highway:
M-55

Closest community:
Prudenville

Start date:
Monday, Sept. 15, 2025

Estimated end date:
Friday, Sept. 19, 2025

Traffic restrictions:
This work will require a detour for M-55 through-traffic on M-18 (Roscommon Road) and I-75 via Exit 239. Local access to residences and businesses will be maintained.

Safety benefit:
This project involves replacing two culverts beneath the roadway that are failing, resulting in erosion of the road bed and roadside slopes.

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