M-55 resurfacing east of Cadillac starts July 8

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. -The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will invest $3 million to resurface 8.1 miles ofM-55 from the Cadillac city limit in Wexford County to M-66 in Missaukee County.

Counties:
Wexford and Missaukee

Highway:
M-55

Closest cities:
Cadillac and Lake City

Start date:
Monday, July 8, 2024

Estimated end date:
Friday, Sept. 13, 2024

Traffic restrictions:
This work will require single-lane closures, with one lane of alternating traffic controlled by traffic regulators. The US-131 ramps will be closed while crews are working at the interchange.

Jobs numbers:
Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to directly and indirectly support 36 jobs.

Safety benefit:
This project includes new guardrail, rumble strips and pavement markings.