• A $50 million investment to widen M-59 from two lanes to three lanes in each direction between Crooks and Ryan roads.
• Included in the project are the repairs to six bridges: Auburn, Rochester, John R, Dequindre and Ryan roads, and Livernois Avenue.
Stage 1:
- July-November 2009: Reconstruct the outside shoulders on M-59, repair bridge decks on the Livernois, Auburn, and Rochester road bridges over M-59. Widen the median portions of the M-59 bridges over John R, Dequindre, and Ryan roads.
- November 2009-February 2010: Work on the median portions of the M-59 bridges continues. Construct the median portion of the Gibson Drain.
Stage 2:
- March-June 2010: Reconstruct and widen M-59 in the median. Complete the widening of the M-59 bridges over John R, Dequindre, and Ryan roads.
Stage 3:
- July-October 2010: Reconstruct the outside lanes of M-59 and replace the
outside portion on the M-59 bridge decks over John R, Dequindre, and Ryan roads. Resurface the easterly ramps at the M-59/Crooks Road interchange. Reconstruct the ramps at the M-59/Rochester Road and M-59/Dequindre Road interchanges.
Stage 4:
- November 2010: Complete grading and constructing guard rail in the M-59 median.
- December 2010: Open all lanes and ramps to traffic.
Stage 5:
- May-June 2011: Off-peak lane closures to clean and paint the structural steel on the Livernois, Auburn, and Rochester road bridges over M-59. Landscaping and final restoration.

In addition, M-59 will receive safety improvements including a new Motorist Information System, guard rails, and roadway signing.

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• Two lanes of traffic will be maintained during peak travel periods on weekdays, with the possibility of one lane open on weeknights and all times on weekends. During the project, work will require intermittent ramp and bridge closures.