Resurfacing work on I-75 BL starts Tuesday, May 1, in St. Ignace

Contact: James Lake, MDOT Office of Communications, 906-786-1830, ext. 321

Agency: Transportation

COUNTY: Mackinac

HIGHWAY: I-75 Business Loop (BL)

CLOSEST CITY: St. Ignace

ESTIMATED STARTING DATE: Tuesday, May 1

ESTIMATED COMPLETION DATE: June 7, 2007

PROJECT: The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will be milling and resurfacing 0.71 mile of the I-75 BL from Marquette Street to Antoine Street in St. Ignace. This project also includes adjustments to drainage structures and water service covers, as well as permanent pavement marking.

TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS: This project will require intermittent lane closures with flag control.

CUSTOMER BENEFIT: This project will improve ride quality along this section of the I-75 BL, and will extend the service life of this pavement by approximately 10 years.

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