POWERS, Mich. – Drivers in Menominee County should prepare for detours along US-2 starting Monday, Oct. 20, as the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and Menominee County Road Commission begin railroad bridge work near the US-2/US-41 intersection in Powers.
According to MDOT, a five-day closure of US-2 will start at about 9:30 a.m. Monday. The route will reopen temporarily for the weekend around 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, before closing again at 9 a.m. Monday, Oct. 27. The detour is expected to remain in place until work wraps up no later than 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, weather permitting.
Motorists are advised to follow posted detour signs on local roads. MDOT officials note that closing the highway is necessary to ensure the safety of both motorists and workers during the bridge project.
Drivers traveling through the Powers area should plan for extra travel time throughout the work period.
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