Construction

The reconstruction of M-24 is in it's third full week and it seems that most drivers are either adapting to the roadwork, or searching out alternate routes. How much has that hurt businesses who face M-24 and deal with it directly? How will it affect their future?

Motorists and business owners are feeling the frustration as the M-24 construction process finishes it's second week. The nearly two-mile construction zone has been turned into one lane each way, with strictly enforced no left turn signs all along the route. Only turns at intersections are allowable and that is a flashpoint with some drivers who are just trying to stop and get gas.

It could be a long, tough summer on the M-24 corridor. The reconstruction is gearing up to begin in May. Utility relocation projects are already underway to prepare for the activity.

The Michigan Department of Transportation has scheduled an informational meeting regarding proposed improvements on M-24, from south of I-69 to Nepessing Street in the city of Lapeer, and Lapeer Township. It is scheduled in two sessions for Monday, April 7th at 4pm, and again at 5:30pm at the Lapeer City Hall Commission Chambers.