By David Fleet
Editor
Atlas Twp.— Earlier this summer the Michigan Department Of Transportation began two projects on M-15 in Atlas Township.
Replacement of the Cummings Drain culvert between Maple and Hill roads along with the Paddison Drain culvert between Kipp and Horton roads are currently under construction. The culverts are being replaced simultaneously and to maintain traffic, temporary signals allowing one lane of traffic through the work area were installed.
Keith G. Brown, Construction Engineer Davison Transportation Service Center Michigan Department of Transportation provided updates on the both projects.
The Paddison Drain culvert has run into some delays on site including weather, said Brown.
“The contractor is pushing to get things back on track but it will not be completed by the end of August,” he said.  “Right now if we have no further issues we are looking at the end of September to complete this culvert.”
“The Cummings Drain project is in better shape, weather permitting, and should be completed by the end of the August and hopefully open for the Labor Day weekend,” he said.