(WWJ) Macomb County drivers should take note of some road closures in Roseville, as the next phase of the big Gratiot Ave. makeover gets underway.
MDOT announced that starting today (Monday, Sept. 27) the northbound M-3 direct left-turn movement to northbound Utica Road is permanently closed. Northbound Gratiot (M-3) traffic heading for northbound Utica Road will be directed to the next open crossover.
This new configuration will allow through-movement from the legs east and west of M-3, resulting in safer access for both motorists and pedestrians, MDOT said.
Also starting Monday morning, the next stage of the Rebuilding M-3 project will shift traffic from the inside left lanes onto the newly rebuilt outside right lanes. Northbound traffic is reduced to one lane on Gratiot, between 11 Mile Road and 13 Mile Road in order to paint new lane markings, move barrels, etc., to safely shift traffic. The shift should be completed by 6 p.m. and then two lanes will be opened, weather permitting.
oming soon: Beginning at 6 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 28, through Monday, Oct. 11, 12 Mile Road will be closed at M-3 to rebuild the median lanes at the intersection. Only local traffic will be allowed on 12 Mile between M-97 (Groesbeck Highway) and I-94. During this stage, the 12 Mile closure will allow contractors to replace sewers, curb and gutter, sidewalk and pavement at the intersection.
The purpose of this project, MDOT says, is to create a smoother driving surface for drivers on M-3. New sewer systems will also improve drainage throughout the corridor, and ride quality and safety will be improved for motorists and pedestrians.
Drivers are advised of these 12 Mile Road detours:
- Eastbound 12 Mile Road traffic will be detoured via southbound M-97 to eastbound I-696, then eastbound 11 Mile Road (Exit 28) to northbound Little Mack Avenue to get back to eastbound 12 Mile Road.
- Westbound 12 Mile Road traffic will be detoured via southbound Little Mack Avenue to westbound 11 Mile Road, then westbound I-696 to northbound M-97 (Exit 26) to get back to westbound 12 Mile Road.
Pedestrians looking to cross Gratiot will be detoured to the crosswalk at Common Road.
For more information about this project, visit this link.
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