Saginaw, MI – Drivers in mid-Michigan should plan for brief daytime delays as the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) conducts routine bridge inspections in Isabella and Shiawassee counties later this month.
According to MDOT, the first inspection is scheduled for M-52 over the Maple River in Shiawassee County on Sunday, Oct. 20. Crews will then inspect both northbound and southbound US-127 bridges over the Chippewa River in Isabella County on Monday, Oct. 21.
Each inspection will take place between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., weather permitting. MDOT officials said traffic impacts should be minimal, but lane closures and reduced speeds are possible while crews work overhead.
Routine bridge inspections help ensure the safety and longevity of Michigan’s highway system. MDOT performs hundreds of similar checks across the state each year as part of its ongoing maintenance and safety program.
Drivers traveling near Mount Pleasant and Owosso may want to allow a few extra minutes for travel on those days or use alternate routes when possible.
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