August 13, 2025
For Immediate Release:
Various Primary & Local Roads in Mason County
Amber, Branch, Free Soil, Hamlin, Riverton, Sheridan, Sherman, Summit & Victory Townships
About 25 miles of primary & local roads will be reduced to one lane over the next two weeks using flag control. Highway Maintenance and Construction anticipate starting work on Monday August 18th, 2025, for Chip & Fog Sealing various primary and local roads, weather permitting. The process of chip sealing is spraying the existing HMA roadway with a layer of asphalt emulsions, then coating the roadway with a thin layer of small stones. A few days later, the stone is sprayed with a “fog seal” that coats the top part of the stone and gives the roadway the black finished look. “Chip & Fog Sealing” is a common pavement maintenance practice that extends the pavement life and provides a good driving surface.
Expect delays and use caution when driving through the construction area. Highway Maintenance and Construction is the Contractor doing the work. It is anticipated that the Contractor will start on the County Primary Roads; Pere Marquette Highway & Chauvez Road and continue working on various County Primary Roads and Township Local Roads until all the work is completed.
Construction Ahead signs and flaggers will be used to warn motorists of the one lane road during the Chip & Fog Seal. Please slow down and use caution when driving through the construction zones. The Chip & Fog Seal work is anticipated to take approximately 10 to 12 working days and is weather dependent.
Traffic should seek alternate routes when possible. See the attached location maps.
On behalf of the Mason County Road Commission & Townships we thank you for your cooperation and patience.
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