Public meeting March 25 in Ionia to discuss M-66 rebuilding project

IONIA, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is hosting a public meeting next week regarding a 2027 project to rebuild and improve drainage along 2.1 miles of M-66 from Wells Street to Tuttle Road in the city of Ionia. MDOT staff will provide information on project details, traffic maintenance and scheduling. The public is invited to stop by any time during the meeting to learn more about the project and provide comments.

Who:
Community stakeholders
City representatives
Local businesses
Interested residents
MDOT staff

When:
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
4 - 6 p.m.

Where:
Ionia City Hall
114 Kidd St.
Ionia, MI 48846

Accessibility:
Attendees who require mobility, visual, hearing, written, or other assistance for effective participation should contact Orlando Curry at 517-241-7462 or [email protected], preferably at least five business days prior to the scheduled meeting. Forms are located on the Title VI webpage. Requests made after this timeframe will be evaluated and honored to the extent possible.

Project information:
Public input is being sought to help recognize and address any concerns that may result from any impacts on adjacent historic sites during construction per a proposed de minimis impact finding under Section 4(f) of the U.S. Department of Transportation Act of 1966. To accommodate this project, MDOT will need to acquire a small piece of property from the Ionia Fairgrounds, which is eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. Please submit your comments by April 17, 2026, using the online comment form, by mail or email to MDOT Public Involvement Specialist Monica Monsma at [email protected] or:

Monica Monsma
MDOT Environmental Services Section
425 West Ottawa St.
P.O. Box 30050
Lansing, MI 48909