M-43 chip sealing starts June 8 in Hastings

HASTINGS, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is investing approximately $800,000 to chip seal 6 miles of M-43 from the Hastings north city limit to Usborne Road.

County:
Barry

Highway:
M-43

Closest community:
Hastings

Start date:
Monday, June 8, 2026

Estimated end date:
Mid-July 2026

Traffic restrictions:
Lane closures and traffic shifts will be in effect throughout the project. Both directions of traffic will share one lane and alternate via traffic regulators.

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

Safety benefit:
This investment will increase the service life of M-43 and improve safety and ride quality.