Open house Nov. 5 to discuss 2027-2028 US-31 rebuilding project in Manistee

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has scheduled a public open house to discuss 2027-2028 plans to rebuild a 4.8-mile section of US-31 from Stronach Road in Filer Township, continuing north through the city of Manistee, and ending just north of M-55 in Manistee Township, Manistee County.

Who:
Community members
City representatives
Local businesses
Interested residents
MDOT staff and contractors

When:
Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026
4 - 6 p.m.

Where:
Rooms 121 and 122
West Shore Community College (downtown Manistee location)
400 River St.
Manistee, MI 49660

Accessibility:
Attendees who require mobility, visual, hearing, written, or other assistance for effective participation should contact Orlando Curry at 517-241-7462 or [email protected], preferably at least five business days prior to the scheduled meeting. Forms are located on the Title VI webpage. Requests made after this timeframe will be evaluated and honored to the extent possible.

Project information:
The proposed work, planned for 2027-2028, will include removing and replacing the existing pavement; rebuilding the storm drainage system, including curb and gutter, storm sewer and outlets; replacing existing sidewalks; adding new sidewalks with pedestrian safety lighting; and addressing Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) upgrades, as required. MDOT is also planning to implement a lane conversion from the current four- and five-lane configuration to three lanes (one lane in each direction for through-traffic and a center left-turn lane) from 12th Street to Lakeshore Road.

More information and a link to an online public comment form is available on MDOT's US-31 Manistee rebuilding project website.