Wakefield officials learn of MDOT's proposed U.S. 2 plans

By P.J. GLISSON

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WAKEFIELD — The Wakefield city council learned Monday that the Michigan Department of Transportation has scheduled a “rehabilitation” of U.S. 2 in Wakefield within its 2021-22 program.

Wakefield City Manager Richard Brackney said the targeted area of the highway runs from Eddy to Pierce streets and said MDOT will be studying curbing and gutter work.

“They’re looking to limit the egress to U.S. 2,” said Brackney to the city’s planning commission, which met directly before the council. He added that the aim is to keep people and cars fro...