The Michigan Department of Transportation announced on April 8 that a paving project will begin April 13 on M-50, stretching from M-124 south to Handy Highway in Brooklyn.
The project is scheduled to start at 9 a.m. and is expected to conclude by 6 p.m. on June 3. According to the department, intermittent single-lane closures will be required during the construction period, and motorists should anticipate delays.
This $1.9 million investment is projected to support approximately 16 jobs through direct and indirect economic activity. MDOT said lane closures are necessary for safety reasons, stating that “closing the lanes will ensure the safety of workers and motorists. The improvements will provide drivers with a safer, smoother ride.”
The Michigan Department of Transportation manages nearly 10,000 miles of state highways, more than 4,800 bridges, and other infrastructure across the state according to the official website. The agency employs over 2,800 people and operates seven regions along with numerous service centers statewide according to the official website.
MDOT’s responsibilities include maintaining highways such as M routes like this section of M-50 as well as I and US routes; it also oversees bridge maintenance, rail services, public transit programs, aviation efforts, non-motorized trails management, and transportation safety standards according to the official website. The department’s operations cover a network spanning more than 9,600 miles throughout Michigan according to the official website.
Leadership at MDOT includes a director along with chief officers responsible for administration and operations according to the official website. The agency says its mission focuses on serving people and communities while supporting economic growth through transportation projects statewide according to the official website.
