Traffic signal upgrades in Iosco County start Aug. 24

ALPENA, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is investing $1.9 million to replace four traffic signals in Iosco County at the following locations: M-55 at Wilber Road, M-65 at Esmond Road, US-23 at River Road and M-65 at M-55.

County:
Iosco

Highways:
M-55, US-23, M-65

Closest communities:
Tawas, Hale, Oscoda and Whittemore

Start date:
Monday, Aug. 24, 2026

Estimated end date:
Friday, Nov. 6, 2026

Traffic restrictions:
This work will require shoulder closures and single-lane closures with traffic regulators.

Jobs numbers:
Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to directly and indirectly support 16 jobs.

Safety benefit:
This project will upgrade the traffic signals at these locations for improved visibility and reliability.