DAVISON, Mich. - MDOT is investing $7.6 million to rebuild 0.4 miles of M-71 (Washington Street) from Corunna Avenue to M-21 in Owosso. Work includes milling, asphalt work and roadway rebuilding, including water main, storm sewer, sanitary sewer, curb and gutter, sidewalk, ramps compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), signal modernization, and pavement markings. The M-71 bridge over the Shiawassee River will be improved.
County:
Shiawassee
Highway:
M-71
Closest community:
Owosso
Start date:
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Project end date:
October 2025
Traffic restrictions:
M-71 traffic will be detoured via S. Gould Street and M-21 (Main Street). Future detours for the Washington Street/Corunna Avenue intersection and lane restrictions on Water Street will be announced as the project progresses during the summer.
Work will begin with tree clearing on April 11. Construction and detours will begin on April 15.
Jobs numbers:
Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to directly and indirectly support 73 jobs.
Safety benefit:
This work will improve and extend the service life of the M-71 bridge. This work will also provide drivers with fresh pavement markings and a smoother, safer driving surface.
