The Michigan Department of Transportation announced on April 8 that the Barney Road bridge over US-131 Business Route in Kalamazoo will be closed for repairs from April 13 to April 29.
The closure is necessary for maintenance work aimed at improving safety and extending the lifespan of the bridge. During this period, traffic will be detoured using Nichols Road, Ravine Road, and Douglas Avenue.
MDOT said the $193,938 investment in this project is expected to directly and indirectly support two jobs. The department maintains that regular maintenance such as this is essential for ensuring safe travel across Michigan’s transportation infrastructure.
The Michigan Department of Transportation manages nearly 10,000 miles of state highways, more than 4,800 bridges, and additional assets including non-motorized trails and railroad tracks according to the official website. MDOT also has more than 2,800 employees working across seven regions and multiple service centers statewide according to the official website.
MDOT’s mission focuses on serving people, communities, and supporting economic growth through transportation efforts according to the official website. The agency is led by a director along with key executives such as a chief administrative officer and chief operations officer according to the official website.
Operations extend across a state highway system covering nearly 9,669 miles as well as related infrastructure according to the official website. MDOT oversees not only highways but also bridges, rail services, public transit programs, aviation initiatives, non-motorized trails and safety standards throughout Michigan according to the official website.
