US-10 Business Route and Wackerly Road intersection improvements in city of Midland start April 10

 BAY CITY, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will invest $1.5 million to build dedicated thru and right turn lane on northbound US-10 Business Route (BR)/Eastman Road)/Wackerly Road and a dedicated right turn lane on westbound Wackerly Street. This work includes signal modernizations and improvements compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

County:
Midland

Highway:
US-10 Business Route (BR)

Closest city:
Midland

Start date:
Monday, April 10, 2023

Estimated end date:
Thursday, June 29, 2023

Traffic restrictions:
The roadwork and sidewalk improvements will be completed using single-lane closures and traffic shifts. Turning movements at the intersection will be restricted during construction.

Jobs numbers:
Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to directly and indirectly support nearly 18 jobs.

Safety benefit:
This work will improve operations at the intersection of US-10 BR/Wackerly Street, while addressing ADA improvements necessary to improve pedestrian safety on the sidewalks.