TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. - Contractors for the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will install a polymer concrete overlay on the deck of the US-31 Manistee bascule bridge to provide a smooth and uniform surface. This work is one of the remaining work items on the $12.6 million project to replace portions of the bridge deck, upgrade the bridge's mechanical and electrical systems, repair and paint the bridge's structural steel, and improve the bridge approaches.

County:
Manistee

Highway:
US-31

Closest city:
Manistee

Start date:
Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024

Estimated end date:
Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024

Traffic restrictions:
This work will require a single-lane closure, with one lane of alternating traffic controlled by a temporary traffic signal or traffic regulators.

Jobs numbers:
Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to directly and indirectly support 152 jobs.

Safety benefit:
This work will improve the driving surface of the bridge, improve reliability of the bridge's operation, and extend the life of the structure.