M-37 Phase II: Roundabout

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Project Overview

Challenge: An extremely tight schedule; Elmer’s only had three weeks to see the entire roundabout project through from start to finish.

Solution: Used robotic station control for subgrade elevations, fast-tracking the project and eliminating necessary manual staging with the exception of curb and gutter.

In years past, drivers heading south from Traverse City on M-37 had to be especially cautious when they reached the intersection at M-115. The junction between these two Michigan highways never seemed like it should have been a big problem, but dozens of accidents over the years and plenty of complaints from drivers calling the spot the most dangerous intersection in the state forced the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) to pay attention. After considering numerous options for the M-37/M-115 intersection—including a new traffic light system—MDOT decided that a roundabout would be the best option to facilitate safe... Read more

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Project Details

CLIENT
Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT)
LOCATION
Mesick, Michigan
DESIGN ENGINEER
Del Kirkby
CONTRACT
1,194,088

 

Home Office:
 

1.800.3ELMERS
231.943.3443
231.943.8975  Fax

P.O. Box 6150
3600 Rennie School Rd.
Traverse City, MI   49685