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A smoother ride to the expanded M-20 carpool lot begins April 24 in New Era

April 10, 2024

NEW ERA, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is investing approximately $1.5 million to resurface 2.6 miles of M-20 from US-31 to Oceana Drive in New Era. The project also includes rebuilding and expanding the MDOT carpool lot on 68th Avenue on the north side of M-20.

County:
Oceana

Highway:
M-20 (Stony Lake Road)

Closest city:
New Era

Start date:
Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Estimated end date:
Late June 2024

Traffic restrictions:
The carpool lot will be closed and daytime lane closures with traffic regulators will be in effect throughout the project.

Jobs numbers:
Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to directly and indirectly support 21 jobs.

Safety benefit:
This project will improve the ride and extend the service life of the roadway. The expanded carpool lot will provide 10 additional parking spaces for more ridesharing opportunities.

Press Release MI Newswire Department of Transportation Grand Region

Media Contact:

John Richard

MDOT Grand Region Media Representative

RichardJ2@Michigan.gov

616-262-1565

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