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US-12 resurfacing in Sturgis starts May 5

April 29, 2025

MARSHALL, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and contractor Lakeland Asphalt Corp. will be resurfacing 1.8 miles of US-12 from M-66 (Centreville Road) to Franks Avenue.

The $1.8 million investment includes hot-mix asphalt cold milling and resurfacing, sidewalk, curb, ramp upgrades and pavement markings.

County:
St. Joseph

Highway:
US-12

Closest community:
Sturgis

Start date:
Monday, May 5, 2025

Estimated end date:
Thursday, July 3, 2025

Traffic restrictions:
There will be single-lane closures between Big Hill Road and South Maple Street, and between Jacob Street and Broadus Road.

For one week, US-12 will be closed in each direction at night (7 p.m. to 7 a.m.) between South Maple Street and Jacob Road. Detours will be posted. The dates of the closure will be announced once determined by the contractor. 

US-12 traffic will be detoured on Franks Road, East Fawn River Road and M-66.

M-66 traffic will be detoured on West Lafayette Street, North Clay Street and Memorial Drive.

Jobs numbers:
Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to directly and indirectly support 17 jobs.

Safety benefit:
This project will improve the ride quality for motorists and extend the life of the roadway.

Press Release MI Newswire Department of Transportation Southwest Region

Media Contact:

Nick Schirripa

Southwest Region Media Representative

SchirripaN@Michigan.gov

269-208-7829

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