276th St. Reconstruction

Project Information


Current Status


9/26/18: 276th Street between US-31 and just east of Webster Pit Road is now closed for road reconstruction.  The road is scheduled to reopen to traffic on or before Friday October 31,2018.  During the closure, local traffic should utilize the signed detour route of 266th Street and Gwinn Road.  Property owners will continue to have access to their properties through the construction area.  This closure is part of the improvements to 276th Street which will widen the lanes and shoulders from US-31 to just east of Webster Pit Rd. This closure is the third of three phases of work to take place.

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Project Location


The project will take place along 276th St. from US 31 to Gwinn Rd. in Jackson Township.

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Project Scope


The purpose of the project is to rehabilitate 276th St. east of US 31, from US 31 to Gwinn Rd., a distance of 4.5 miles. The scope is to widen the narrow lanes and add 3' paved shoulders.  Side drainage ditches will also be improved. 

Reason for Project


To increase roadway width for increased traffic as well as improve drainage.



Construction Details


  • Design Firm: RQAW
  • Inspection Firm: RQAW
  • Contractor: Rieth-Riley
  • Construction Start Date: April 2, 2018
  • Construction Completion (Estimate): Fall 2018
  • Construction Cost: $4.6 million

Funding


This project will be funded with 80% Federal Aid and 20% Local funds.
276th St. Improvements