Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is preparing to begin resurfacing and accessibility improvements on two state highways in Charlotte, Michigan, giving local transportation agencies, contractors and road users a scheduled construction window through early November.
The project will cover M-50 (Cochran Avenue) between M-50/I-69 Business Route and Beech Highway, along with M-79/I-69 Business Loop, also known as Lawrence Street and Lansing Street, between Bostwick Street and Gale Street.
Construction is scheduled to begin at 7 a.m. Monday, Sept. 14, and is expected to continue through 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9.
The work will include resurfacing the identified highway segments to improve roadway conditions. Crews also will install sidewalks designed to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Traffic will be maintained through single-lane closures and flag operations. Motorists should expect delays while crews work within the roadway.
The sidewalk improvements will expand accessibility for pedestrians and other users along the affected corridors. Combined with the resurfacing work, the project is intended to improve the condition and usability of the transportation infrastructure in Charlotte.
The project is located in Eaton County, with Charlotte identified as the closest community.
Road resurfacing and pedestrian-access improvements remain important components of state transportation programs as agencies work to maintain existing infrastructure while improving accessibility. For contractors and public-sector project stakeholders, projects such as the Charlotte improvements also highlight the need to coordinate traffic control, phased construction and work-zone safety on active urban roadways.
MDOT oversees nearly 10,000 miles of Michigan's state highway system, making ongoing pavement preservation and accessibility upgrades a significant part of the state's transportation construction activity.
Source: Department Of Transportation.
