Maintenance on US 31 and M 139 bridges starts Monday

COLOMA, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation will be performing preventive maintenance on seven bridgeson US-31 and M-139, including:

• US-31 over Pipestone Creek near Watson Road,
• US-31 over the St. Joseph River near Tabor Road,
• US-31 over the St. Joseph River near Snow Road, and
• M-139 over the St. Joseph River in Berrien Springs.

This $746,000 project includes silane coating on concrete bridge beams and epoxy crack repairs.

County:
Berrien

Highways:
US-31 and M-139

Closest city:
Berrien Springs

Start date:
Monday, July 8, 2024

Estimated end date:
Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024

Traffic restrictions:
US-31 will have one lane open in each direction, while M-139 will have one lane of alternating traffic with traffic regulators.

Safety benefit:
This work will extend the life of the bridges.