M-77 resurfacing in Schoolcraft County starts Monday Sept. 15

NEWBERRY, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is investing about $2.8 million to mill and resurface nearly 10.5 miles of M-77 from US-2 to Pine Street in Germfask, Schoolcraft County. Work includes asphalt cold milling, resurfacing, concrete sidewalk ramps, rumble strips, guardrail and pavement markings. This project includes a three-year pavement performance warranty.

"Across Michigan, we are moving dirt and fixing the damn roads to grow our economy, helping Michiganders go to work, drop their kids off at school and run errands safely," said Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. "By the end of this construction season, we will have fixed, repaired or replaced nearly 24,500 lane miles of roads and 1,900 bridges, supporting thousands of good-paying, local jobs without raising taxes by a dime. This year, let's build on our momentum to pass a bipartisan local road funding plan so we can keep fixing our damn roads and creating good-paying, local jobs."

County:
Schoolcraft

Highway:
M-77

Closest communities:
Blaney Park, Germfask

Start date:
Monday, Sept. 15, 2025

Estimated end date:
Friday, Oct. 31, 2025

Traffic restrictions:
Work will be performed during daytime hours only. One lane of alternating traffic will be open on M-77 using traffic regulators. An 11-foot lane width restriction will be in place during the project.

Jobs numbers:
Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to directly and indirectly support 27 jobs.

Safety benefit:
This work will extend the lifespan of the roadway and increase safety for motorists.