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MDOT meeting Sept. 18 to discuss planned 2027-29 US-2 project in Escanaba

ESCANABA, Mich. - The City of Escanaba and the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) invite the public to a meeting to discuss the planned 2027-29 rebuilding project on US-2 from North 30th Street to Danforth Road in Escanaba, Delta County. There will be a brief presentation followed by a question-and-answer session.

Who:
MDOT and Escanaba City staff    
Interested residents and business owners
Community stakeholders

When:
Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025
5-6:30 p.m.

Where:
Council Chambers
Escanaba City Hall
410 Ludington St.
Escanaba, MI 49829

Ludington Street is closed. Parking is available in the City Hall lot off First Avenue North; enter on the north side of the building.

Accessibility:
Attendees who require mobility, visual, hearing, written, or other assistance for effective participation should contact Orlando Curry at 517-241-7462 or CurryO@Michigan.gov, preferably at least five business days prior to the scheduled meeting. Forms are located on the Title VI webpage. Requests made after this timeframe will be evaluated and honored to the extent possible.

Project information:
MDOT plans to invest more than $31 million to rebuild the asphalt pavement of US-2 from North 30th Street to Danforth Road in Escanaba. The project includes replacing the CN Railroad bridge, adding new turn lanes, traffic signal relocation and enhancement-funded nonmotorized and aesthetic improvements. The City of Escanaba plans to replace water main and other municipal utilities as part of the project.

Work is expected to be completed in several phases from spring 2027 to fall 2029.

Throughout work, project information will be posted on MDOT's Mi Drive website and will also be shared on social media.

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