Beadle Lake Road closing Aug. 3 for bridge repairs over Kalamazoo River in Battle Creek

MARSHALL, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and contractor Davis Construction will be repairing the M-294 (Beadle Lake Road) bridge over the Kalamazoo River.

The $465,660 investment includes healer sealer, clean and seal joints, deck fascia patching, expansion joint replacement, concrete beams repairs, silane treatment, concrete surface coating and pavement markings.

County:
Calhoun

Highway:
M-294

Closest community:
Battle Creek

Start date:
Monday, August 3, 2026

Estimated end date:
Thursday, September 17, 2026

Traffic restrictions:
M-94 will be closed during construction. Traffic will be detoured on I-94, I-194 and M-96 (Columbia Avenue).

Jobs numbers:
Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to directly and indirectly support 4 jobs.

Safety benefit:
Bridge closures during this type of work are necessary to provide the safest work area possible for crews and motorists. These improvements will provide drivers with a safer, smoother ride and extend the life of the bridge.