M-28 weekend reopening remains on target

By RICHARD JENKINS

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WAKEFIELD — Barring an unforeseen delay, the reopening of M-28 over Jackson Creek this weekend remains on track.

The road is scheduled to be reopened Saturday for the first time in roughly five months while the bridge over Jackson Creek was replaced.

While some paving and guardrail work remains, Michigan Department of Transportation spokesman Dan Weingarten said traffic should be able to use the bridge some time this weekend.

“Depending on the weather, the (Saturday) date might slip to Sunday, Oct. 28, if guardrail work is delayed,” Weing...