Boulevard construction to begin Monday, April 30, on US-127 BR in Isabella County

Contact: Anita Richardson, MDOT Office of Communications, 989-754-0878, ext. 227

Agency: Transportation

COUNTY: Isabella

HIGHWAY: US-127 BR

CLOSEST CITY: Mt. Pleasant

STARTING DATE: Monday, April 30

ESTIMATED COMPLETION DATE: Mid-August 2007

PROJECT: Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) crews will construct a modified boulevard section on US-127 BR at the south end of Mt. Pleasant, including placement of a storm sewer.

TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS: Intermittent shoulder closures will be in effect for the duration of this project. Traffic will be maintained via flag control. A complete roadway closure will be in effect from Wednesday, May 16, beginning at 7 a.m., until Thursday, May 17, at noon. Traffic will be rerouted with a detour route posted. Portable message signs alerting motorists to the road closure and traffic detours will be posted at least one week in advance. For updates on this project, visit the list of statewide lane closures on the MDOT Web site at www.michigan.gov/laneclosures.

CUSTOMER BENEFITS: This project continues a commitment by MDOT and the Granholm administration to create jobs, improve quality of life, and provide the highest quality integrated transportation services for Michigan residents and businesses.

MDOT: Providing the highest quality integrated transportation services for economic benefit and improved quality of life.