M-222 Bridge Project Over US-131 Near Martin Underway

MARTIN, MI (WHTC) – A lengthy bridge renovation project was scheduled to begin today, as M-DOT contracted crews will replace the span that carries 116^th Avenue – M-222 – over US-131 west of Martin. There will be posted detours directing traffic several miles southbound to M-89, and there will also be nighttime lane closures on the freeway. Department officials say that the estimated completion of the project is July 9^th, but the new bridge could be in place and ready for traffic as early as mid-June.