Branch County Road Commission crews used cold patch asphalt to repair potholes that had been frozen solid with ice since December along the mile stretch of primary road on both sides of I-69.
This work helps protect roads and vehicles in one of Branch County’s most heavily traveled potholed areas.
Commission Manager Jay Miller announced a “seasonal weight restriction” for all county roads starting Monday, Feb. 16 at 6 a.m. to protect roads as temperatures rise into the 40s and frost thaws over the next week.
Trucks and heavy equipment need permits to use any road not designated “all season” until restrictions end.
Heavy vehicles can damage the softening road base.
The road commission issues permits online through Oxcart.com.
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Miller said the Michigan Department of Transportation does not plan to reconstruct U.S. 12 from Michigan Avenue to Fiske Road until 2030, instead of this year.
The project delays first came after the 2022 budget estimate was $14 million. The state lacked funding at the time, reports stated. Miller said funding has not yet been allocated. MDOT was not immediately available for comment.