M-64 culvert project in Gogebic County starts May 26

BERGLAND, Mich. ­- The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is investing about $3.4 million to replace a box culvert on M-64 over Bingham Creek in Gogebic County. The project will include shoulder widening, guardrail and pavement markings.

County:
Gogebic

Highway:
M-64

Closest communities:
Marenisco
Bergland

Tentative start date:
Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Estimated end date:
Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026

Traffic restrictions:
Motorists should expect single-lane closures with temporary traffic signals.

Jobs numbers:
Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to directly and indirectly support 29 jobs.

Safety benefit:
This work will replace a structure that has reached the end of its useful service life with a larger concrete culvert, extending the lifespan of the roadway and increasing safety for motorists.