M-88 culvert replacements at Coulter Creek in Antrim County start Aug. 17

GAYLORD, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation will invest $358,000 to replace two culverts beneath M-88 at Coulter Creek northwest of Central Lake. The two existing 36-inch culverts will be replaced with two 72-inch culverts.

MDOT and the Antrim County Road Commission recently repaired a portion of M-88 near Coulter Creek that was damaged in flash flooding June 29.

County:
Antrim

Highway:
M-88

Closest community:
Central Lake

Start date:
Monday, Aug. 17, 2026

Estimated end date:
Friday, Aug. 28, 2026

Traffic restrictions:
This project will require closing M-88 at Coulter Creek, with through-traffic detoured on Ellsworth Road, Atwood Road and US-31. Access to local homes and businesses will be maintained.

Safety benefit:
This work will increase the capacity of the culverts carrying Coulter Creek beneath M-88, reducing the likelihood of future washouts at this location.