M-35 rebuilding, roundabout project starts April 27

ISHPEMING, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is investing about $6.2 million to rebuild more than three miles of M-35 in Marquette County between County Road 480 and US-41, including converting the M-35/County Road 492 intersection to a modern roundabout. Work will include crushing and shaping the existing pavement, new asphalt pavement, widening existing paved shoulders, realigning the M-35/Marquette County Road 492 intersection, grading, and tree clearing at various locations for safety improvements.

County:
Marquette

Highway:
M-35

Closest community:
Negaunee

Tentative start date:
Monday, April 27 (tree clearing)
Monday, May 4 (road work)

Estimated end date:
Mid-October 2026

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

Jobs numbers:
Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to directly and indirectly support 52 jobs.

Safety benefit: This work will extend the lifespan of the roadway and increase safety for motorists. Roundabouts significantly decrease the overall number of crashes at intersections and reduce serious injury crashes. Learn more at https://www.Michigan.gov/Roundabout.