MDOT inspecting, cleaning northern Lower Peninsula bascule bridges in May

GAYLORD, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will be inspecting and cleaning the following bridges of sand and salt to prevent corrosion:

• The US-31 bascule bridge over the Manistee River in Manistee on Monday and Tuesday, May 18 - 19,
• The US-31 bascule bridge over the Pine River Channel in Charlevoix on Wednesday, May 20, and
• The US-23 bascule bridge over the Cheboygan River in Cheboygan on Thursday and Friday, May 21 - 22.

Counties:
Manistee, Charlevoix, Cheboygan

Highways:
US-31, US-23

Closest communities:
Manistee, Charlevoix, Cheboygan

Start date:
Monday, May 18, 2026

Estimated end date:
Friday, May 22, 2026

Traffic restrictions:
On the scheduled dates, the respective bridges will have single-lane closures with traffic shifts. One lane will remain open in each direction at all times.

Safety benefit:
This work helps ensure the bridges can open and close safely and reliably.