Michigan Department of Transportation

04/07/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/07/2026 12:29

Work begins April 13 on M-115 bridge over the Middle Branch River in Osceola County

OSCEOLA COUNTY, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is investing approximately $600,000 to improve the M-115 bridge over the west branch of the Middle Branch River in Osceola County. Work includes deck patching, epoxy overlay, beam and barrier repairs, substructure patching, guardrail improvements and approach work.

County:
Osceola

Highway:
M-115

Closest community:
Evart

Start date:
Monday, April 13, 2026

Estimated end date:
Late June 2026

Traffic restrictions:
M-115 will be closed and detoured via M-66 and M-61.

Jobs numbers:
Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to directly and indirectly support five jobs.

Safety benefit:
This project will improve the ride and extend the service life of the bridge.

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