M-46 (Apple Avenue) rebuilding project in Muskegon starts Wednesday, April 15

MUSKEGON, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is investing approximately $18.6 million to rebuild more than 2 miles of M-46 from Muskegon Avenue to Home Street. Work includes asphalt surfacing, lane reconfiguration, new storm sewer, new concrete curb and gutter, concrete sidewalks, new sanitary sewer and a new water main. Traffic calming measures also will be implemented to improve safety for motorists and pedestrians, including a four- to three-lane conversion with a dedicated left-turn lane.

The City of Muskegon has partnered with MDOT to create a website to provide more information regarding the project.

County:
Muskegon

Highway:
M-46 (Apple Avenue)

Closest community:
Muskegon

Start date:
Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Estimated end date:
Late November 2026

Traffic restrictions:
Through-traffic will be detoured. Local traffic and access to businesses will be maintained at all times using lane closures. Short-term full closures will be in effect at intersections.

Jobs numbers:
Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to directly and indirectly support 157 jobs.

Safety benefit:
As a long-term investment, this project will improve the ride, increase safety and extend the service life of the corridor.