The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) began the reconstruction of Apple Avenue on, April 15th, at the west end of Apple ave near downtown Muskegon. The overall scope of the project includes the following work:

• New hot mix asphalt reconstruction
• Concrete curb and sidewalk including ADA accessible ramps
• New water main and sanitary sewer
• Storm sewer improvements
• Permanent pavement markings and signs

The following update has been provided by the Project Manager, Ryan Stone who is available for questions or concerns at at ryan.stone@collierseng.com or 616-827-4284. You can also contact the City's Department of Public Works at 231-724-4100 or via email at dan.vanderheide@shorelinecity.com.

Work Complete the Week of 4/13/26:

• Close M-46, & W. Muskegon Ave for Stage I Construction. See “Traffic Control” section for more information
• Begin removing existing pavement, curb, sidewalk

Week of 4/20/26:

• Begin construction of new sanitary sewer

Access to Properties
Access to properties will be maintained unless active construction is occurring in front of your driveway. If you have any questions or concerns about where to park or how to access your residence or business, please contact the on-site inspector (Brent Johnson with MDOT) at 616-204-7850. Please feel free to also reach out to me at 616-827-4284.

Services to Properties

Trash – Please place your trash containers at the curb as you typically would for pick up. The contractor will label your container with your address and move them to the nearest open cross street for pick up. After pick up is complete the contractor will then move your container back to the curb in front of your property.

Mail – Your USPS mail service will not be interrupted, so there is no need to worry about not receiving any mailings.

Delivery Services - You will always be able to receive deliveries or packages at your property during the project. If there are extenuating circumstances surrounding a delivery, please get in touch with me, and we will help facilitate those needs.

Emergency Services– Access to your property will be maintained during construction for all emergency services. If you have additional needs during this time, please share those needs or any concerns with me. Please let me know if you experience any issues so I can follow up.

Traffic Control

Stage I construction will require closing M-46 (1st St) between W. Webster Ave and Sanford St. W. Muskegon Ave will also be closed from 3rd St to Jefferson St. during this stage. The intersections on M-46 at 1st St, Jefferson St, and Sanford St will also be closed to traffic.

Eastbound M-46 traffic will be detoured using 3rd St to W. Webster Ave, to Terrace St. Westbound M-46 traffic will be detoured using Terrace St to W. Muskegon Ave or W. Webster Ave. The map below graphically shows the area that will be closed and the proposed detour routes.

Please continue to be cautious and aware of detour routes. Accidents can and do happen, and our goal is to have zero issues throughout the project. This will take everyone's diligence, so please be sure to use caution and be very observant when driving through the project area. If you notice any detour issues, please share them with me so our team can review and address them if necessary.

Thank you to the residents and businesses directly impacted by the reconstruction work. We appreciate your patience, understanding, and communication during the project! The project team is committed to an efficient, safe, high-quality project.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me at ryan.stone@collierseng.com or 616-827-4284, thanks!