BAY CITY, Mich. — The Michigan Department of Transportation will begin a $1.6 million maintenance and improvement project on the M-25 Veterans Memorial Bridge in Bay City on Monday, Dec. 1, marking the start of a four-month effort to repair and preserve one of the city’s key river crossings.
The project includes concrete deck patching and repairs, painting, and mechanical work designed to ensure the continued safe and reliable operation of the bridge. Work is scheduled to continue through March 31, 2026.
To limit disruptions for motorists, MDOT will maintain traffic flow with nighttime single-lane closures in both directions from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. daily.
MDOT officials say nighttime work is being used to minimize traffic impacts, especially with the nearby Lafayette Avenue Bridge already closed. Lane closures are required to give crews a safe work zone while also protecting motorists traveling through the area.
The Veterans Memorial Bridge is a critical connector for residents, commuters and commercial traffic in Bay City. MDOT reports that the work will extend the service life of the structure and help avoid more significant repairs in the future.
Additional information about the project and statewide road work updates is available at Michigan.gov/MDOT.
