US-127 closed at Columbia Road in Mason tonight to repair damage from last fall's bridge hit
COUNTY: Ingham
HIGHWAYS: US-127 Columbia Road
CLOSEST CITY: Mason
ESTIMATED START DATE: 7 p.m. Thursday, July 1, 2021
ESTIMATED COMPLETION DATE: 6 a.m. Friday, July 2, 2021
PROJECT: The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is repairing a portion of the Columbia Road bridge over US-127 following a high-load strike last fall that caused extensive damage to the structure.
MDOT reminds all drivers it is their responsibility to know the size of their load. Over-height vehicle/bridge collisions result in serious injuries, significant property damage and major congestion problems. A permit is required for objects and/or vehicles more than 13 feet, 6 inches in height. For information on permitting, contact your local county road commission or the MDOT Permits Unit at 517-241-8999.
TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS: This work will require closing US-127 at the Columbia Road bridge for the duration of this work. Motorists must seek alternate routes.
SAFETY BENEFITS: This closure and detour is necessary to provide the safest work area possible for crews and motorists.
