The Michigan Department of Transportation announced on April 7 that it will start work on the M-115 bridge over the west branch of the Middle Branch River in Osceola County beginning April 13. The project is expected to cost about $600,000 and will include deck patching, epoxy overlay, beam and barrier repairs, substructure patching, guardrail improvements, and approach work. Work is scheduled to continue until late June.
This project aims to improve safety for drivers and extend the service life of the bridge. The department said that traffic on M-115 will be closed during construction and detoured via M-66 and M-61. According to economic modeling by MDOT, this investment is expected to directly and indirectly support five jobs.
MDOT manages nearly 10,000 miles of state highways as well as more than 4,800 bridges across Michigan according to the official website. The department also oversees other transportation infrastructure such as non-motorized trails, railroad tracks, airports, public transit programs, rail services, aviation programs and safety standards according to the official website.
The department employs more than 2,800 people statewide across seven regions with a network of transportation service centers and facilities according to the official website. Leadership includes a director along with key executives such as a chief administrative officer and chief operations officer according to the official website.
MDOT said its mission focuses on serving people and communities while supporting Michigan’s economy through its transportation efforts according to the official website.
