Southbound US-131 resurfacing starts May 4 in Mecosta County

STANWOOD, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is investing approximately $3 million to resurface southbound US-131 from 13 Mile Road to 6 Mile Road. The project also includes guardrail repair and resurfacing the southbound US-131 on and off ramps at the Big Rapids Rest Area and the M-20 (8 Mile Road) interchange.

County:
Mecosta

Highway:
Southbound US-131

Closest community:
Stanwood

Start date:
Monday, May 4, 2026

Estimated end date:
Early July 2026

Traffic restrictions:
Lane closures and traffic shifts will be in effect throughout the project.

Jobs numbers:
Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to directly and indirectly support 25 jobs.

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