A project to replace the deck of the US-2 bridge over the Cut River in Mackinac County began Monday, May 5.

This project, expected to be completed in October, will require US-2 motorists to detour using Cut River Road and Prater Boulevard. Commercial vehicle drivers are encouraged to use I-75, M-123, M- 28, and M-117 as an alternate route around the construction zone. The roadside parks at either end of the bridge will be closed during construction.

In addition to the deck replacement, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will repair the bridge's steel superstructure, paving the approaches to the bridge and upgrading the guardrails. Repairs also will be made to the walking path and historic sandstone portions of the bridge. This new bridge deck is expected to last 40 years, and will help preserve the overall condition of the bridge.