M-71 (Washington Street) improvements resume June 22 in Owosso

DAVISON, Mich. - Starting June 22, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will complete remaining work on the $7.6 million project to rebuild M-71 (Washington Street) from Corunna Avenue to M-21 in Owosso. The project originally started in 2025 and included improving the M-71 bridge over the Shiawassee River. This wrap-up work is expected to be finished in July.

To complete this project, crews will begin installing new permanent tube railing.

M-71 will have both shoulders closed in each direction between Waters Street and E Howard Street. Both directions of M-71 pedestrian traffic will be detoured to the east side of the bridge with a temporary pedestrian path. Additional traffic and pedestrian restrictions will be announced in advance as crews work to complete this project.

This work will improve and extend the service life of the M-71 bridge, as well as provide drivers with fresh pavement markings and a smoother, safer driving surface.