US-31/3 Mile Road intersection improvements start April 13 in Grand Traverse County

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation will invest $1.9 million to make improvements to the US-31/3 Mile intersection in East Bay Township, including sidewalk and traffic signal improvements, a second westbound left-turn lane, and alignment of the Traverse City State Park Beach driveway with the northbound approach of the intersection. Realignment of the access drive with the 3 Mile Road intersection will improve traffic flow entering and exiting the beach day-use area parking lot.

County:
Grand Traverse

Highway:
US-31

Closest community:
East Bay Township

Start date:
Monday, April 13, 2026

Estimated end date:
Thursday, July 2, 2026

Traffic restrictions:
This project will require a detour for 3 Mile Road traffic via Parsons Road and Airport Access Road for approximately five weeks. Work will also require lane closures on US-31, pedestrian detours, and Traverse City State Park Beach access changes.

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

Safety benefit:
This project will improve safety and pedestrian mobility, as well as reduce congestion at this intersection.