M-67 resurfacing project starts July 6 in Alger County

NEWBERRY, Mich. ­- The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is investing about $2.1 million to resurface about 12 miles of M-67 from US-41 to M-94 in Alger County. Work includes paver-placed surface seal, asphalt cold milling, crack sealing, culvert replacement, tree removal, guardrail improvements, sidewalk ramps, aggregate shoulders, rumble strips and pavement markings.

County:
Alger

Highway:
M-67

Closest communities:
Chatham
Trenary

Tentative start date:
Monday, July 6, 2026

Estimated end date:
Friday, Oct. 30, 2026

Traffic restrictions:
Drivers should expect one lane of alternating traffic via traffic regulators and temporary signals.

Jobs numbers:
Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to directly and indirectly support 18 jobs.

Safety benefit:
This project will preserve the roadway, improve drainage and improve safety.