SUMMER STREET CONSTRUCTION

A few construction projects have already graced Midland streets, but the month of July will bring four new projects to Midland roadways.

Beginning Monday, July 1, water main and culvert replacement and street reconstruction will begin on Perrine Rd. from Saginaw Rd. to Moorland Dr. and on Moorland Dr. from Perrine Rd. to Leeway Dr. During construction the roadway will be closed to through traffic. This project is expected to wrap up by the middle of September.

Three projects begin on Monday, July 8:

The Michigan Department of Transportation will begin work on the Jefferson Overpass. This work will include widening the bridge to three lanes and construction of a pedestrian walkway. The bridge will be closed to all traffic and detours around the area will be posted. This work is expected to be completed by early September.

Street reconstruction, including curb replacement, will begin on Jefferson Ave. from Wheeler St. to Wackerly St. The roadway will be open to local traffic only and traffic will only be allowed to cross Jefferson at Chapel Ln. This work is expected to be completed by early September.

And, the Mark Putnam (Poseyville Rd.) Bridge will receive bridge deck and structural repairs. Traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction and will be re-routed to one bridge span and then the next as construction progresses. Construction on this project is expected to last through November.

Finally, beginning in early August, S. Saginaw Rd. will be reconstructed from Salzburg to about one mile south. The roadway will be closed for the duration of reconstruction and traffic will be detoured. This project is expected to be completed by mid-September.

Motorists can sign up for weekly and last minute construction updates by signing up for City Hall News on the City of Midland website at www.midland-mi.org under the e-news heading. Motorists are also encouraged to check the construction page on the City of Midland website for construction detour maps and details. Look for this on the City of Midland website under the What’s New heading.

For questions or further information, please contact the City Engineering Department at 989-837-3348.