Michigan Department of Transportation

11/15/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/15/2024 13:42

Rolling closures Nov. 18 for ongoing bridge work on I-75 in Bay County

BAY CITY, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will implement a rolling closure on northbound I-75 north of M-84 for ongoing bridge work. Work will include the removal of existing work-zone traffic control devices.

This work is a part of an approximately $927,000 investment to improve the northbound I-75 bridge over the Huron and Eastern Railway in Bay County. Work includes epoxy overlay, concrete deck and substructure patching, slope paving repair, temporary supports, resealing deck joints and surface sealer.

County:
Bay

Highway:
I-75

Closest city:
Bay City

Start date:
9 a.m.
Monday, Nov. 18, 2024

Estimated end date:
2 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 18, 2024

Traffic restrictions:
Starting at 9 a.m., crews will implement a rolling closure on the northbound lanes of I-75. Expect short delays and possible backups.

Drivers should expect intermittent single- and double-lane closures as well as shoulder closures for the duration of the project.

Jobs numbers:
Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to directly and indirectly support 11 jobs.

Safety benefit:
This work will allow MDOT to address immediate maintenance needs on the structure and extend the service life of the bridge.