LITTLE LAKE — The Michigan Department of Transportation is investing about $1 million to resurface 4.6 miles of M-35 south of Little Lake, with work expected to begin today.

Work includes milling and resurfacing, aggregate shoulders, centerline and shoulder rumble strips, and pavement markings.

The project is expected to be finished later this month.

Motorists should expect lane closure with traffic regulations, said MDOT, which noted that based on economic modeling, the investment is expected to directly and indirectly support 13 jobs.

The work, MDOT said, is expected to extend the lifespan of the roadway and result in a smoother driving surface and increased safety for motorists.