Tree clearing starts Friday for 2025 US-12 resurfacing project in Berrien County

COLOMA, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) in partnership with Kalin Construction Co. Inc. is set to begin work on a $9.1 million investment on almost 7 miles of US-12 from the Galien/Bertrand township line to Mayflower Road.

Tree clearing is set to begin in early November, and roadwork is expected to start next April. The project includes asphalt repaving and shoulder widening, intersection rebuilding, drainage improvements, guardrail replacement and pavement markings.

County:
Berrien

Highway:
US-12

Closest cities:
Niles, Buchanan and Galien

Start date:
Friday, Nov. 1, 2024

Estimated end date:
Monday, Sept. 15, 2025

Traffic restrictions:
During tree clearing, there will be shoulder closures and intermittent single-lane closures.

During road construction in 2025, there will be lane closures and some total closures with posted detours for culvert replacement.

Jobs numbers:
Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to directly and indirectly support 110 jobs.

Safety benefit:
Tree clearing helps maintain safe roadsides by reducing fixed-object crashes. The resurfacing will extend the service life of the road, improving the ride quality and safety for motorists.