7/23/13 - Local motorists are likely feeling the pain of construction everywhere lately but most recently, with the next phase of a project on M-59. The Michigan Department of Transportation started resurfacing work on M-59 this week, which will encompass an eight-mile section from Oakway Drive to just west of Old US-23. The work will be done in two mile segments. One lane of M-59 will be open under flag control from 9am to 3pm on weekdays, and on weekends during daylight hours. Crews have been widening the south side of M-59 and upgrading the shoulders to allow for the installation of a center left-turn lane at Kellogg Road, which is close to completion. M-DOT officials advise that motorists plan extra time when traveling in the area, due to the lane closures and flagging operations. The work is projected to last throughout the summer and M-DOT is looking to have construction wrapped up by November. (JM)
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