TRAVERSE CITY — Lane closures are scheduled to begin Monday on Fourteenth Street as the Traverse City Streets Division starts a large-scale mill and pave project.
Per an Aug. 21 news release, the work — which will extend from Cass Street to Maple Street — is expected to take several weeks and finish by Sept. 12, weather permitting. Crews will begin by closing Fourteenth Street to westbound traffic between Cass Street and Union Street on Aug. 25.
That segment is anticipated to be complete by Aug. 27 before work continues block by block heading west.
The project involves milling two inches of asphalt along both the curb and centerline, then adding three inches of new asphalt on the drive lanes. The Veterans Drive intersection will not be resurfaced due to its good condition. City officials said the temporary repairs should extend the roadway’s life, improve drivability, and reduce emergency maintenance until a full mill and overlay is planned in about three years.
The city said the work may disrupt traffic for motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists. Detour signage will be posted, but access to all homes and businesses will be maintained.
Officials encouraged travelers to use alternate routes to reduce congestion, delays, and promote worker safety.