The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) invites the public to attend a virtual public meeting regarding the upcoming resurfacing of M-43 from Park Lake Road to Oak Pointe Court in Meridian Township. Work is currently scheduled to begin in 2022. During this meeting, there will be a brief presentation followed by a question-and-answer session.
Grand River Avenue/M-43 Enhancement Project Information
The meeting will take place on Wednesday, March 23 at 6:00 pm via Teams virtual meeting.
Accessibility:
Accommodations can be made for persons who require mobility, visual, hearing, written or other assistance for participation. Large print materials, auxiliary aids or the services of interpreters, signers or readers are available upon request. Please contact Orlando Curry at 517.335.4381 or complete Form 2658 for American Sign Language (ASL) located on the Title VI webpage. Requests should be made at least five days prior to the meeting date. Reasonable efforts will be made to provide the requested accommodation or an effective alternative, but accommodations may not be guaranteed.
Background:
MDOT is investing approximately $12 million to perform resurfacing and drainage improvements on M-43. Work will include joint and crack repairs, intermittent curb and gutter replacement, spot drainage repairs, sidewalk ramp upgrades compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act, pedestrian island installation, pavement marking upgrades, and traffic signal improvements. As part of this project, MDOT is partnering with Meridian Township and the Ingham County Drain Commission to relocate 200 feet of a 16-inch water main and will be upgrading the Okemos and Grettenberger drains.
Work is anticipated to begin in March for tree clearing activities, transitioning to road work beginning in April. The project is anticipated to be completed by June 2023.
Road work is to be completed with one lane open in each direction on M-43. Business access will be maintained throughout the project.
Public Comment:
Public input is being sought to help MDOT recognize and address any concerns that may result from this project. Please submit public comment by April 7. Provide concerns/comments discussed at this meeting regarding the project using the online comment form or by mail, email or phone to MDOT Public Involvement Specialist and Hearings Officer Monica Monsma at MonsmaM@Michigan.gov.
