A six-mile section of Northland Drive between Big Rapids and Stanwood will be under construction for the next few months.

This construction stretch spans from 8 Mile Road near Stanwood to Arthur Road near Big Rapids. According to the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), the project includes culvert improvements, installation of a new guardrail, and widening the "shoulder" section of the roadway.

An road map highlighted with the construction area (Credit to MDOT).

Construction began on Tuesday, May 27, and is expected to last through October 2025. Both directions of traffic will share one lane, alternating via traffic regulators. Lane closures will remain in effect throughout the project.

The project costs $3.4 million and is being funded by MDOT. For updated construction zones, visit the: MDOT DRIVE MAP.

_{Edit made on Thursday, May 29. "Wider shoulders" changed to "widening the shoulder" for clarity.}