Michigan Department of Transportation
07/21/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/21/2026 08:48
M-20 bridge work begins this Monday over US-131 in Big Rapids
BIG RAPIDS, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is investing approximately $400,000 to repair the M-20 bridge over southbound US-131 in Big Rapids. The project includes beam and partial deck replacement.
County:
Mecosta
Highway:
M-20 (Perry Avenue)
Closest community:
Big Rapids
Start date:
Monday, July 27, 2026
Estimated end date:
Mid-October 2026
Traffic restrictions:
Lane closures and traffic shifts will be in effect throughout the project on westbound M-20 and on southbound US-131. The on-ramp from westbound M-20 to southbound US-131 remains closed. The on-ramp from eastbound M-20 to southbound US-131 remains open.
Jobs numbers:
Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to directly and indirectly support 3 jobs.
Safety benefit:
This investment will replace and repair a portion of the M-20 bridge over southbound US-131 that was damaged in a crash last August.
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