NEWBERRY — The Michigan Department of Transportation is investing about $5 million on a project to repair two M-48 overpasses over I-75 in Chippewa County over three. Work on the M-48 overpass at I-75 connecting M-129 to Mackinac Trail started in 2024 and is scheduled to resume on July 20 and completion is estimated at Oct. 30.

Work on the M-48 overpass at I-75 near Rudyard was completed in 2025. Remaining work includes temporary supports and other improvements. This work will extend the service life of the existing overpass to maintain safe roadways.

I-75 will be reduced to one lane in each direction, with a reduced speed limit of 60 mph (45 mph where workers present) and a 12-foot width restriction. M-48 will have one lane of alternating traffic with a temporary traffic signal, along with a 12-foot width restriction.


Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to directly and indirectly support 42 jobs.