M-66 repaving in Kalkaska County starts June 22

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will invest $4.8 million to repave and widen paved shoulders on 14 miles of M-66 in Kalkaska County from M-72 to the Missaukee County line.

County:
Kalkaska

Highway:
M-66

Closest community:
Kalkaska

Start date:
Monday, June 22, 2026

Estimated end date:
Monday, Sept. 14, 2026

Traffic restrictions:
This work will require single-lane closures with alternating traffic controlled by traffic regulators.

Jobs numbers:
Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to directly and indirectly support 41 jobs.

Safety benefit:
This project includes new pavement markings and rumble strips. Additionally, it will provide wider paved shoulders for pedestrians and bicyclists.