US-23 bridge repairs over Black Mallard River begin May 28

ALPENA, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will invest $562,215 to make repairs to the US-23 bridge over the Black Mallard River in Presque Isle County. Work will include railing replacement, concrete beam repair and substructure patching.

County:
Presque Isle

Highway:
US-23

Closest city:
Ocqueoc

Start date:
Tuesday, May 28, 2024

Estimated end date:
Friday, July 19, 2024

Traffic restrictions:
Traffic will be maintained with temporary traffic signals.

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

Safety benefit:
This work will extend the service life of the bridge and provide a new railing.