Traffic changes for US-2 road work in Iron River to start May 21

Contact: James Lake, MDOT Office of Communications,
 LakeJ1@michigan.gov
906-786-1830, ext. 323

Agency: Transportation

COUNTY: Iron

HIGHWAY: US-2/M-189

CLOSEST CITY: Iron River

STARTING DATE: Monday, May 21, 2012

ESTIMATED COMPLETION DATE: Friday, Oct. 19, 2012

PROJECT: Reconstruction of over a half-mile of US-2 (Adams Street) from 9th Avenue to River Avenue, and one block of M-189 (Fourth Avenue) from Genesee Street to US-2, in the city of Iron River.

TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS: During the first stage of road construction, US-2 (Adams Street) will be reconstructed at 9th Avenue. Traffic on US-2 will be maintained with one lane of traffic using a temporary traffic signal. 9th Avenue will be closed directly north and south of US-2. Work also will take place on Cayuga Street between Adams and 2nd Street in preparation for the US-2 detour, which is expected to go into effect in early June.

Motorists and residents are reminded that all the businesses along Adams Street will remain open throughout construction and business access will be maintained at all times.

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