NEWS RELEASE
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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Work on a $25.8 million Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) project to rebuild 2.2 miles of M-72 (Grandview Parkway) from Division Street in Traverse City and M-22 (Bay Shore Drive) to Cherry Bend Road in Elmwood Township is scheduled to begin March 21.
The project includes removing the concrete and composite (asphalt over concrete) pavements and restoring the surface condition and ride quality to good condition; drainage improvements, including curb and gutter, storm sewer and culverts; replacing sidewalks and nonmotorized paths; improvements for local transit buses; upgrading sidewalk ramps to Americans with Disabilities Act standards; building a roundabout at the M-72/M-22 intersection that incorporates the Bay Street intersection; Cherry Bend Road traffic signal upgrades; and improving driveway access management where possible.
Initial work will include installation of a temporary high intensity activated crosswalk (HAWK) pedestrian crossing signal north of M-72/M-22 intersection, temporary roadway widening in the vicinity of the intersection and along the west side of M-22, traffic signal upgrades at Cherry Bend Road, beginning construction of the new roundabout, and pavement removal on the westbound/northbound lanes.
Counties:
- Grand Traverse and Leelanau
Highways:
- M-72 and M-22
Closest communities:
- Traverse City and Elmwood Township
Start date:
- Friday, March 21, 2025
Estimated end date:
- Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025=
Traffic restrictions:
- One lane will be open in each direction on M-72 and M-22 at most times. Some short-duration lane closures with traffic regulators will be needed. Bay Street will be closed from M-72 to Ramsdell Street while the roundabout at M-72/M-22 is built.
From late March to mid-May, and from late June to late October, the TART trail on the west side of M-72/M-22 will be closed from Elmwood Avenue to the Leelanau Trail north of the M-72/M-22 intersection. Sidewalks on M-72 in the vicinity of the intersection, and along Bay Street between M-72 and Ramsdell Street, will be closed. The TART trail will be open only for pedestrian and bicycle traffic from Elmwood Avenue to Ramsdell Street to access the signalized crossing at Elmwood Avenue. During these phases, pedestrians and bicyclists will be directed to the HAWK signal at Elmwood Avenue and the temporary HAWK signal north of the M-72/M-22 intersection. The TART trail on the east side of M-72/M-22 will remain open during these phases.
From mid-May to late June, the TART trail on the east side of M-72/M-22 from Division Street to north of the M-72/M-22 intersection, and the TART Trail on the west side of M-72/M-22 from Elmwood Avenue to the M-72/M-22 intersection, will be closed. The signalized crossings across M-72/M-22 intersection will also be closed. During this phase, pedestrians and bicyclists will be detoured on the TART trail on the west side of M-72 between Division Street and Elmwood Avenue, and on the Bay Street sidewalk to a temporary signalized crossing on M-72.
Access to businesses and residences will be maintained through construction.
Jobs numbers:
- Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to directly and indirectly support 246 jobs.
Safety benefit:
- The planned project on M-72 and M-22 will provide a smoother, safer ride, while the drainage improvements will ensure the integrity of the roadway. The upgraded sidewalk ramps will provide accessibility for all sidewalk users and the planned roundabout will improve traffic efficiency and enhance safety by reducing conflict points. Learn more about roundabouts and why MDOT installs them at www.Michigan.gov/Roundabouts.
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