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MDOT previews multi‑year M‑139/Fair Avenue rebuild for Benton Harbor; roundabout, bike lanes and utility work planned
Summary
MDOT officials gave a detailed preview of a multi‑year, multi‑phase reconstruction of M‑139/Fair Avenue (about 4.5 miles) with bids advertised, an estimated construction start in April 2026, a roundabout at Empire Avenue, conversion of MLK and Fair Avenue to two‑way traffic, bike lanes on Fair Avenue, and significant utility and drainage work.
MDOT staff told the Benton Harbor Public Safety & Public Works Committee Tuesday that work on M‑139 (Fair Avenue) and the I‑94 Business Loop segment will be a generational reconstruction designed to rebuild pavement, replace storm and sanitary infrastructure and improve multimodal access.
The MDOT presenter said the project design has advanced to the point that contracts were advertised and bids are expected in early January; he said estimated construction start is April 2026 with work phased across 2026 and 2027. The presentation covered nearly 4.5 miles of corridor work, including full reconstruction on Fair Avenue, replacement of…
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