DICKINSON COUNTY, Mich. (WZMQ) – The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) plans to begin work on a Dickinson County bridge on May 27.
MDOT is investing about $1.7 million to repair the M-95 bridge over the E&LS Railroad near Randville. Work includes deck overlay, deck joint replacement, deck and substructure patching, guardrail replacement, joint waterproofing, and approach work.
Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to directly and indirectly support 16 jobs. The work will extend the lifespan of the bridge, provide a smoother ride, and increase safety for motorists.
“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 Governor 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.”
According to MDOT, motorists should expect single-lane closures with a temporary traffic signal. Work is expected to wrap up in late October.