WHAT: The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) invites the public to attend a groundbreaking ceremony for a US-127 Resurfacing project in Isabella County. MDOT is hosting this American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) project event.
WHO: MDOT staff
MDOT contractors and consultants
State, county and local legislators/officials
Business and community representatives
Interested public
WHEN: Tuesday, July 7, 2009
9 a.m.
WHERE: MDOT Carpool Lot
US-127 at Blanchard Road
Mt. Pleasant
Driving Directions: Take Exit 135 (Blanchard Road), follow signs to the Shepherd park-n-ride lot, located right off the exit
Special accommodations: 989-773-7756, ext. 303
BACKGROUND: This $9.3 million project is funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Work begins south of Blanchard Road and extends to the US-127 BR south junction in Mt. Pleasant. Lane closures and traffic shifts will be in effect on northbound and southbound US-127. This project, expected to be complete in November 2009, will benefit motorists by providing a smoother ride.
MDOT: Working to improve our state roads and bridges.