04/10/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/10/2026 12:09
MARSHALL, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and contractor Michigan Paving and Materials Co. will be resurfacing 5 miles of M-86 between Shimmel Road and M-66.
The $4.5 million investment includes asphalt overlay, shoulder widening, crack seal treatment, chip seal, guardrail upgrades, shoulder corrugations and pavement markings.
County:
St. Joseph
Highway:
M-86
Closest community:
Nottawa
Start date:
Monday, April 13, 2026
Estimated end date:
Friday, July 31, 2026
Traffic restrictions:
Single-lane closures.
Jobs numbers:
Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to directly and indirectly support 38 jobs.
Safety benefit:
Road resurfacing improves ride quality and extends the life of the pavement.