ISHPEMING — The Michigan Department of Transportation has announced that the M-95 resurfacing project will begin on Monday.

MDOT is investing about $1.5 million to resurface more than five miles of M-95 between Marquette County roads LLL and LLK near Republic. Work includes asphalt resurfacing, guardrail upgrades, concrete curb and gutter, rumble strips and pavement markings.

The project is expected to be complete in early September. Motorists should expect single-lane closures with traffic regulators in the area.

According to an MDOT press release, the investment is expected to directly and indirectly support 14 jobs. The work will extend the lifespan of the roadway by providing a smoother ride and increased safety for motorists.

“Across Michigan, we are moving dirt and fixing the damn roads to grow our economy, helping Michiganders go to work, drop their kids off at school and run errands safely,” said Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in Tuesday’s press release. “By the end of this construction season, we will have fixed, repaired or replaced nearly 24,500 lane miles of roads and 1,900 bridges, supporting thousands of good-paying, local jobs without raising taxes by a dime. This year, let’s build on our momentum to pass a bipartisan local road funding plan so we can keep fixing our damn roads and creating good-paying, local jobs.”