U.S. 131 resurfacing project in Petoskey set to start May 12
The $933,472 project will resurface nearly 1.6 miles of U.S. 131 from south of Lears Road to south of U.S. 31. The project is set to be completed by June 20.
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While the work will primarily be done at night, some minor work is expected to be done during daytime hours. Traffic regulators and traffic shifts will be in place during the project.
According to MDOT, the project will include new pavement markings and extend the service life of the road.
— Contact Jillian Fellows at jfellows@petoskeynews.com.
This article originally appeared on The Petoskey News-Review: U.S. 131 resurfacing project in Petoskey set to start May 12, 2025
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