This location was part of a larger project to replace traffic signals at nine locations in Jackson and Hillsdale counties. Construction will occur sometime in the 2019 construction season. Kelby said the project will also include installing detection devices to make the intersection more efficient.īids for the project are scheduled to open on March 1, 2019. 127 when the traffic signal is replaced in 2019 to improve safety.” “As a result, left-turn phasing will be installed on U.S.
“After dialogue with Senator Shirkey’s office, MDOT completed a thorough evaluation of the traffic volumes, delays experienced by motorists and the crash history at this busy intersection,” said Kelby Wallace, MDOT Jackson Transportation Service Center manager. MDOT officials said the construction will have only minor impacts on travel time. “The improvements may seem minor, but if they prevent even one fatal traffic accident they will be invaluable.” “I’m very pleased that MDOT was able to address this troubling intersection with such speed and professionalism,” said Shirkey, R-Clarklake. The intersection will soon have a left turn lane installed to shelter motorists from through traffic and encourage safe travel onto Jefferson Road. 127.įollowing up on constituent concerns, Shirkey has been working with MDOT to address the safety and efficiency issues plaguing the busy intersection of U.S. MDOT suspends most projects for holiday weekend.
Mike Shirkey has been working with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) to improve the safety of a busy intersection along U.S. Finally: Gas prices start to drop in West Michigan Traffic / 2.
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