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M-35 culvert replacements in Marquette County start Aug. 24

August 12, 2026

ISHPEMING, Mich. ­- The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is investing about $123,000 to replace two culverts on M-35 south of Palmer in Marquette County. Work includes culvert replacement, backfilling and slope restoration at two locations: near the intersections of M-35 with Marquette County Roads MT and MP.

County:
Marquette

Highway:
M-35

Closest community:
Palmer

Tentative start date:
Monday, Aug. 24, 2026

Estimated end date:
Friday, Sept. 4, 2026

Traffic restrictions:
One lane of alternating traffic will be open in the work zone via traffic regulators. An 11-foot lane width restriction will be in place in the work zone.

Jobs numbers:
Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to directly and indirectly support one job.

Safety benefit:
This work will replace culverts that have reached the end of their service lives, extending the lifespan of the roadway and increasing safety for motorists.

Press Release MI Newswire Department of Transportation Superior Region

Media Contact:

Dan Weingarten

Superior Region Media Representative

WeingartenD@Michigan.gov

906-250-4809

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