JACKSON — The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has started bridge maintenance on M-106 over the Portage River in Jackson County. Work began Monday, July 7, and is expected to continue through Friday, October 31, 2025.
The $714,000 project is part of Michigan’s ongoing investment in road and bridge repairs across the state. Based on economic modeling, the project is expected to directly and indirectly support seven jobs.
The bridge work will require closing a single lane in one direction of M-106. Traffic will be shifted over to accommodate construction, and a temporary signal will manage traffic flow. Motorists should expect delays throughout the project’s duration.
According to MDOT, regular bridge maintenance is critical for extending the service life of these structures and ensuring long-term safety for motorists. The lane closure is necessary to provide a safe work environment for both crews and drivers.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer emphasized the importance of road and bridge repairs as a cornerstone of the state’s efforts to support the economy and improve safety.
“Across Michigan, we are moving dirt and fixing the damn roads to grow our economy, helping Michiganders go to work, drop their kids off at school, and run errands safely,” Whitmer said. “By the end of this construction season, we will have fixed, repaired, or replaced nearly 24,500 lane miles of roads and 1,900 bridges, supporting thousands of good-paying, local jobs without raising taxes by a dime. This year, let’s build on our momentum to pass a bipartisan local road funding plan so we can keep fixing our damn roads and creating good-paying, local jobs.”
Drivers are encouraged to plan for delays and stay alert when traveling through the work zone.