In 2027 or 2028, the Sashabaw Road bridge over the Clinton River in Independence Township will be closed to vehicles so the bridge can be replaced. The project will cost an estimated $3 million and take 150 days, weather permitting.
An estimated 15,000 vehicles cross the bridge daily. Boating will be paused for at least seven days during the bridge demolition and for another seven days to install the new bridge.
Michigan Department of Transportation and county road commission are co-hosting an open house so anyone can ask questions or express concerns to state or county officials.
Sashabaw Road bridge, built in 1928, is between Maybe and Williams Lake roads and between Woodhull Lake and Lake Oakland.
The new bridge will be longer and taller, to allow recreational boat passage. An 8-foot sidewalk will be included with the new bridge for pedestrian safety.
This is one of seven bridge replacements awarded to the contractor Aecom. The company will announce specific construction dates 30 days before the work begins.
The open house is 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, Independence Township Hall, 6483 Waldon Center Drive in Independence Township.
Anyone who can’t attend the meeting can share comments or questions with the contractor, Aecom, by calling Charlie Stein at (616) 318-0124 or emailing Charles.Stein@aecom.com. Any comments must be sent by April 1.
People who need large-print materials, auxiliary aids or interpreters, signers or readers should contact the road commission’s engineering department at (248) 645-2000 by Feb. 13. Accommodations cannot be guaranteed.