SWEDE AVENUE OPEN TO SCHOOL TRAFFIC

DURING WEEKDAY MORNING RUSH

The Swede Avenue reconstruction project from E. Patrick Road to E. Ashman Street continues, with Swede Avenue closed from E. Ashman Street to Eastlawn Drive for approximately four more weeks.

To minimize inconvenience for school traffic and other commuters, southbound Swede Avenue will be open to morning traffic until 9 a.m. each weekday. On the weekends and after 9 a.m. each weekday, the street will be closed and traffic will be detoured. The detour route utilizes E. Ashman Street, Washington Street, Eastlawn Drive and Abbott Road.

Within the next two weeks, street reconstruction will also begin from E. Patrick Street to Eastlawn Drive. Lane closures will be expected, but two-way traffic will be maintained. This phase of the Swede Avenue reconstruction project is expected to be complete in two weeks. Additional releases will be provided as necessary.

Motorists are encouraged to use caution when traveling through construction areas and along established detours. 

With the 2005 construction season now underway, motorists are welcome 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 “What’s New/Updates” heading. Motorists may also check the construction updates page on the City of Midland website for construction detour maps and details. Look under the “What’s New/Updates” heading.

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