FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2009
CONTACT: Anita Richardson, MDOT Office of Communications, 989-754-0878, ext. 227
I-75/M-21 (Corunna Road) bridge rehabilitation to begin
COUNTY: Genesee
HIGHWAY: I-75 at M-21 (Corunna Road)
CLOSEST CITY: Flint
STARTING DATE: Monday, April 6, 2009
ESTIMATED
COMPLETION DATE: August 2009
PROJECT: Reconstruction of the M-21 bridge over I-75 is scheduled to begin Monday, April 6. This project will include a complete bridge replacement, demolition of a former state police post building, the proposed addition of a ramp auxiliary lane and 10-foot non-motorized path with fencing, along with additional safety upgrades.
Status Update: Everyone involved on this project is preparing for the concrete deck pour. Barring inclement weather the deck pour is scheduled for Monday and Tuesday nights 6/22 & 6/23. These lane closures are placed approximately two miles north and south of the M-21/ I-75 interchange.
The following lane closures on NB & SB I-75 are required but not limited to the ongoing bridge work:
MDOT is recommending using I-475 as an alternate route in order to avoid traffic delays.
o Friday, June 19, 2009
1. Single lane of NB I-75 will be closed from Midnight to 9:00 AM and 10:00 PM to 11:59 PM
2. Two lanes of NB I-75 will be closed from Midnight to 5:00 AM
3. Single lane of SB I-75 will be closed from Midnight to 11:59 PM
4. Two lanes of SB I-75 will be closed from Midnight 5:00 AM
5. M-21 closed at bridge
o Saturday, June 20, 2009
1. Single lane of NB I-75 will be closed from Midnight to 9:00 AM and from 7:00 PM to 11:59 PM
2. Two lanes of NB I-75 will be closed from Midnight to 7:00 AM and from 10:00 PM to 11:59 PM
3. Single lane of SB I-75 will be closed from will be closed from Midnight to 11:59 PM
4. Two lanes of SB I-75 will be closed from Midnight to 7:00 AM
5. M-21 closed at bridge
o Sunday, June 21, 2009
1. Single lane of NB I-75 will be closed from Midnight to 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM to 11:59 PM
2. Two lanes of NB I-75 will be closed from Midnight to 9:00 AM and from 10:00 PM to 11:59 PM
3. Single lane of SB I-75 will be closed from will be closed from Midnight to 11:59 PM
4. Two lanes of SB I-75 will be closed from Midnight to 9:00 AM
5. M-21 closed at bridge
o Monday, June 22, 2009
1. Single lane of NB I-75 will be closed from Midnight to 11:59 PM
2. Two lanes of NB I-75 will be closed from Midnight to 5:00 AM and 10:00 PM to 11:59 PM
3. Single lane of SB I-75 will be closed from Midnight to 5:00 AM and 10:00 PM to 11:59 PM
4. Two left lanes of SB I-75 will be closed from Midnight to 5:00 AM and 10:00 PM to 11:59 PM
5. M-21 closed at bridge
o Tuesday, June 23, 2009
1. Single lane of NB I-75 will be closed from Midnight to 11:59 PM
2. Two lanes of NB I-75 will be closed from Midnight to 5:00 AM and 10:00 PM to 11:59 PM
3. Single lane of SB I-75 will be closed from Midnight to 11:59 PM
4. Two left lanes of SB I-75 will be closed from Midnight to 5:00 AM and 10:00 PM to 11:59 PM
5. M-21 closed at bridge
o Wednesday, June 24, 2009
1. Single lane of NB I-75 will be closed from Midnight to 11:59 PM
2. Two lanes of NB I-75 will be closed from Midnight to 5:00 AM and 10:00 PM to 11:59 PM
3. Single lane of SB I-75 will be closed from Midnight to 5:00 AM to 11:59 PM
4. Two left lanes of SB I-75 will be closed from Midnight to 5:00 AM and 10:00 PM to 11:59 PM
5. M-21 closed at bridge
o Thursday, June 25, 2009
1. Single lane of NB I-75 will be closed from Midnight to 3:00 PM and from 10:00 PM to 11:59 PM
2. Two lanes of NB I-75 will be closed from Midnight to 5:00 AM and 10:00 PM to 11:59 PM
3. Single lane of SB I-75 will be closed from Midnight to 11:59 PM
4. Two lanes of SB I-75 will be closed from Midnight to 5:00 AM and 10:00 PM to 11:59 PM
5. M-21 closed at bridge
o Friday, June 26, 2009
1. Single lane of NB I-75 will be closed from Midnight to 9:00 AM and 10:00 PM to 11:59 PM
2. Two lanes of NB I-75 will be closed from Midnight to 5:00 AM
3. Single lane of SB I-75 will be closed from Midnight to 11:59 PM
4. Two lanes of SB I-75 will be closed from Midnight 5:00 AM
5. M-21 closed at bridge
o Saturday, June 27, 2009
1. Single lane of NB I-75 will be closed from Midnight to 9:00 AM and from 7:00 PM to 11:59 PM
2. Two lanes of NB I-75 will be closed from Midnight to 7:00 AM and from 10:00 PM to 11:59 PM
3. Single lane of SB I-75 will be closed from will be closed from Midnight to 11:59 PM
4. Two lanes of SB I-75 will be closed from Midnight to 7:00 AM
5. M-21 closed at bridge
o Sunday, June 28, 2009
1. Single lane of NB I-75 will be closed from Midnight to 12:00 PM and 6:00 PM to 11:59 PM
2. Two lanes of NB I-75 will be closed from Midnight to 9:00 AM and from 10:00 PM to 11:59 PM
3. Single lane of SB I-75 will be closed from will be closed from Midnight to 11:59 PM
4. Two lanes of SB I-75 will be closed from Midnight to 9:00 AM
5. M-21 closed at bridge
DETOUR INFORMATION
Westbound M-21 traffic will be detoured north on I-75 to Pierson Road, then loop around to head Southbound on I-75 to M-21.
Eastbound M-21 traffic will be detoured southbound on I-75 to Miller Road, then loop around, heading northbound on I-75 to M-21.
For up-to-date information on this project, visit MDOT's Web site at www.michigan.gov/laneclosures.
CUSTOMER BENEFIT: Dan's Excavating, Inc. of Shelby Township will be the contractor for this $7 million project, which will enhance mobility and increase safety for Michigan motorists.
MDOT: Working to improve our state roads and bridges.
Green Road Bridge, over the Kearsley Creek between State Road(M-15) and Henderson Road
Effective immediately, the Green Road Bridge over the Kearsley Creek between State Road (M-15) and Henderson Road in the Township of Atlas will be closed until further notice.
This bridge closure is required for the safety of the traveling public
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Effective immediately, the Lovejoy Road Culvert over the Yellow River Drain between Duffield Road and Murray Road in the Township of Argentine will be closed until further notice.
This road culvert closure is required for the safety of the traveling public.
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Starting Monday, October 13, 2008, Seymour Road Culvert over the Montrose Drain (between Willard Road and Lake Road) will be under construction for replacement. The detour route is Lake Road, Nichols Road, and Birch Run Road.
Weather permitting, construction is expected to be completed on or before Wednesday, November 26, 2008.