M-52 bridge repairs over Estey Drain in Shiawassee County start June 5
BAY CITY, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will invest $4.4 million to replace the Estey Drain culvert on M-52 in Shiawassee County, and chip seal the route from Wilkinson Road to the Shiawassee/Saginaw county line.
Start date:
Monday, June 5, 2023
Estimated project end date:
End of October 2023
Traffic restrictions:
M-52 will be detoured during the culvert replacement. The detour is expected to be in place June 5 – October. During this time, drivers should use the posted detour via Johnston Road, State Road, and Juddville Road.
While crews chip seal M-52 from Wilkinson Road to the Shiawassee/Saginaw county line, traffic will be managed with traffic regulators.
Jobs numbers:
Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to directly and indirectly support nearly 53 jobs.
Safety benefit:
This project will replace the culvert at Estey Drain, ensuring appropriate drainage and address pavement conditions.