The Michigan Department of Transportation announced on April 14 that concrete repairs will begin April 15 on nearly four miles of I-194 and M-66 between Capital Avenue Northeast and Golden Avenue in Calhoun County. The project, carried out with contractor Rigid Pavement Construction, is expected to continue until May 25.
This work will affect the Battle Creek area, with single-lane closures planned during the construction period. The department said this investment is expected to directly and indirectly support five jobs based on economic modeling. Officials noted that patching the roadway “will improve the ride quality and extend the life of the pavement.”
The Michigan Department of Transportation manages nearly 10,000 miles of state highways, more than 4,800 bridges, as well as non-motorized trails, railroad tracks, and various airports across Michigan according to the official website. The agency has over 2,800 employees working throughout seven regions and multiple service centers statewide according to its official website.
MDOT’s mission focuses on serving people, communities, and supporting the economy through transportation efforts according to its official website. Leadership at MDOT includes a director along with key executives such as a chief administrative officer and chief operations officer according to information from its official site.
Statewide operations by MDOT cover a network of more than 9,600 miles of highways along with oversight for bridges, rail services, public transit programs, aviation initiatives, non-motorized trails maintenance responsibilities and safety standards as described by its official website.
