MDOT public meeting April 2 for upcoming M-71 (Washington Street) rebuilding in Owosso
DAVISON, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) invites the public to an open house to discuss an upcoming project to rebuild M-71 (Washington Street) from Corunna Avenue to M-21 in Owosso. Attendees will be able to view project information and project staff will be on hand to answer questions.
Who:
Community members
City representatives
Local businesses
Interested residents
MDOT staff and contractors
When:
4 - 6 p.m.
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Where:
Owosso City Hall Council Chambers
301 W. Main St.
Owosso MI, 48867
Accessibility:
Attendees who require mobility, visual, hearing, written, or other assistance for effective participation should contact Orlando Curry at 517-241-7462 or CurryO@Michigan.gov, preferably at least five business days prior to the scheduled meeting. Forms are located on the Title VI webpage. Requests made after this timeframe will be evaluated and honored to the extent possible.
Project information:
MDOT is investing $7.6 million to rebuild 0.4 miles of M-71 from Corunna Avenue to M-21. Work also includes water main, storm and sanitary sewer, and improvements and deck replacement of the M-71 bridge over the Shiawassee River. Work is anticipated to begin on April 11 with tree removal. Construction will begin April 15 and will be completed in October.
Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to directly and indirectly support 73 jobs.
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