Commission grants MDOT night-and-weekend work-hour variance for Groesbeck Highway resurfacing

The Mount Clemens City Commission granted a work-hour variance requested by the Michigan Department of Transportation to permit nighttime and weekend resurfacing activity on Groesbeck Highway (M-97) from 16 Mile Road to M-59.

A commissioner moved to grant the variance to allow the scheduled resurfacing project to proceed with night and weekend work as needed; staff noted the request is based on the applicable city ordinance and that the project is scheduled to begin in September 2016 and run through October 2016, weather permitting. Commissioners asked whether the proposal was already covered by existing exceptions; staff responded that it is included but that MDOT had requested formal approval as a courtesy and for the record.

The commission approved the variance on roll call. Officials said allowing extended work hours will help keep the resurfacing schedule and will limit disruption by completing work more quickly when possible. The city will continue coordinating with MDOT on traffic control and public notices.