JEFFERSON AVENUE TO BE CLOSED TO THROUGH TRAFFIC

STARTING JULY 19

Beginning on July 19, Jefferson Avenue from Joe Mann Blvd. to Broadhead Drive will be closed to through traffic for approximately three months for a road widening project. Local residential traffic will be allowed on the street, but all other motorists should use the detour routes of Joe Mann Blvd., Eastman Avenue and Monroe Road for travel to destinations in that section of the city.

Although another road widening project is currently underway on Eastman Avenue from Joe Mann Blvd. to Commerce Drive, at least two lanes on Eastman will be open for local traffic before the Jefferson Avenue project begins. This will help alleviate heavy traffic flows in the area.

Water main, storm sewer and sanitary sewer system installation and street reconstruction is planned for Jefferson Avenue, and the road will be widened to five lanes. An estimated completion date for the project has been set for October 15.

With the 2004 construction season well underway, motorists are encouraged to sign up for weekly and last-minute construction updates by subscribing to City Hall News on the City of Midland website at www.midland-mi.org under the e-news heading. Motorists may also 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 on this project, please contact the City Engineering Department at 989-837-3348.