M-52 chip sealing in Saginaw County starts Aug. 3

ST. CHARLES, Mich. ­- The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is investing about $1.3 million to chip seal more than 9 miles of M-52 (Graham Road) from the south village limit of St. Charles to M-46 in Saginaw County. Work includes a single-course chip seal and fog seal.

County:
Saginaw

Highway:
M-52 (Graham Road)

Closest community:
St. Charles

Tentative start date:
Monday, Aug. 3, 2026

Estimated end date:
Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026

Traffic restrictions:
Motorists should expect one lane of alternating traffic using traffic controllers.

Jobs numbers:
Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to directly and indirectly support 11 jobs.

Safety benefit:
Chip sealing will repair and preserve pavement conditions, extending the service life of the roadway and improving safety for motorists.