Traverse City, MI – Commuters and residents in northern Michigan are driving on newly rebuilt roads this week as the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) celebrated completion of a $25.8 million investment to reconstruct key portions of M-72 and M-22 in Traverse City and Elmwood Township.
According to MDOT, the project was designed to enhance safety, improve drainage, and modernize infrastructure along two of the region’s most heavily traveled corridors. The upgrades include resurfaced pavement, new sidewalks, improved crosswalks, and better connections for pedestrians and cyclists near West Grand Traverse Bay.
The work represents a collaboration between MDOT, state and local officials, and community partners who gathered to mark the completion earlier today. The project is expected to reduce congestion and extend the lifespan of both highways, which serve as vital routes for tourism, commerce, and local travel throughout Grand Traverse County.
“These investments improve quality of life for residents and support long-term economic growth across northern Michigan,” MDOT said in a statement.
The newly finished sections of M-72 and M-22 are now open for full travel ahead of the winter season, bringing smoother commutes and safer access for drivers entering Traverse City.
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