Michigan Department of Transportation

04/10/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/10/2026 12:09

M-86 resurfacing starts Monday, April 13, in Nottawa Township

MARSHALL, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and contractor Michigan Paving and Materials Co. will be resurfacing 5 miles of M-86 between Shimmel Road and M-66.

The $4.5 million investment includes asphalt overlay, shoulder widening, crack seal treatment, chip seal, guardrail upgrades, shoulder corrugations and pavement markings.

County:
St. Joseph

Highway:
M-86

Closest community:
Nottawa

Start date:
Monday, April 13, 2026

Estimated end date:
Friday, July 31, 2026

Traffic restrictions:
Single-lane closures.

Jobs numbers:
Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to directly and indirectly support 38 jobs.

Safety benefit:
Road resurfacing improves ride quality and extends the life of the pavement.

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