Public meeting June 12 to discuss 2013 M-26 work in Laurium

Contact: James Lake, MDOT Office of Communications,
lakej1@michigan.gov
906-786-1830, ext. 311,

Agency: Transportation

WHAT: The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will host a public informational meeting to discuss 2013 road improvements on M-26 through the village of Laurium. The work is being planned in cooperation with the village, and will include Lake Linden Avenue, and Hecla and Third streets.

WHO: MDOT Ishpeming Transportation Service Center (TSC) staff
Laurium village officials
Interested residents and business owners

WHEN: 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, June 12, 2012

WHERE: Laurium Village Hall
310 Hecla St.
Laurium

Special accommodations: 906-485-4270

BACKGROUND: Current plans include:

- Third Street: reconstruction with concrete pavement stamped to replicate the original pavement appearance, red-colored sidewalks, historic period lighting, and water main replacement.

- Hecla Street: new red-colored sidewalks, curbs, historic period lighting, and asphalt resurfacing.

- Lake Linden Avenue: reconstruction with asphalt pavement, new curbs and sidewalks, and water main replacement.

The village also plans to reconstruct Osceola Street from Third Street to the hospital at the same time. Work on Osceola Street will include new red-colored sidewalks, historic period lighting, new curbs, and asphalt pavement.

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