8th Avenue closes over M-6 for bridge work in Ottawa County this Monday

JAMESTOWN, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is investing approximately $300,000 to improve the 8th Avenue bridge over M-6 in Jamestown Charter Township. Work includes expansion joint replacement and deck improvements.

County:
Ottawa

Highway:
M-6

Closest city:
Hudsonville

Start date:
7 a.m.
Monday, Oct. 7, 2024

Estimated end date:
Mid-November 2024

Traffic restrictions:
8th Avenue will be closed over M-6.

Detour: Southbound 8th Avenue traffic should head west on M-6, west on I-196 to the 32nd Avenue exit and then east on I-196 to M-6 to get back to 8th Avenue. Northbound 8th Avenue traffic will head east on M-6, north on Wilson Avenue and west on M-6 to get back to 8th Avenue.

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

Safety benefit:
This project will improve the ride quality and increase the service life of the bridge.