M-72 to close Monday for construction

M-72 will be closed just west of the M-22 intersection near Greilickville Monday.

The closure will last approximately four weeks with an estimated end date of March 3. East- and west-bound traffic will be detoured on county roads and Traverse City streets.

The project was initially slated to start Jan. 13, but it was pushed back while contractors secured the necessary permits. The contractor, Team Elmers, is moving underground electric utilities in preparation for more extensive work that’s scheduled to begin in mid-April – most notably, a new roundabout at the M-22/M-72 intersection.