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And so it begins–work on US-41 in Hancock will officially start Monday, though road crews are already paving the way in some areas.
The Michigan Department of Transportation is reconstructing about a mile of US-41 from the Portage Lake Lift Bridge to Lincoln Drive.
Work includes removing and replacing the existing roadway, with drainage improvements.
Streetscape work includes decorative street lighting, curb bump-outs and landscape plantings.
The City of Hancock will be performing water main and sanitary sewer improvements in addition to MDOT’s project.
The project will require a detour, with two-way traffic on Hancock Street.
MDOT says motorists should expect a significant increase in traffic on Hancock Street.
Construction will proceed from east to west in stages.
To maintain access to businesses, local traffic will be permitted on Quincy Street in the areas outside the active stage, with total closures in the work area.
Pedestrian access will be maintained throughout the project.
Work is expected to be completed in July of next year.
