WHAT: The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and the city of Houghton will present plans for the 2009 project to reconstruct US-41 (Sheldon Avenue) in downtown Houghton and extend the US-41 boulevard section through the Michigan Technological University (MTU) campus. This open house meeting will be an opportunity for interested residents and business owners to discuss the details of the project with MDOT and city staff.
WHO: Houghton city officials and staff
MTU officials
MDOT Ishpeming Transportation Service Center (TSC) staff
Interested residents and area business owners
WHEN: 3-6 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 11, 2008
WHERE: Houghton City Hall
City Council Chambers
616 Sheldon Ave.
Houghton
Special accommodations: 906-485-4270
BACKGROUND: This $5.2 million project will reconstruct US-41 (Sheldon Avenue) in downtown Houghton with brick pavers, while replacing water, sanitary sewer and storm sewer lines beneath the street. Additionally, the US-41 boulevard section through the MTU campus will be extended to offer increased safety for pedestrians. The project is scheduled to begin in early May and be completed by late October 2009.
MDOT says: Remember - in Ice and Snow, Take it Slow!
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