According to MDOT the M-179 highway that runs from west of Hastings to US-131 will be designed as a single point urban interchange. This will allow for large volumes of traffic through limited space safely.
The Gun Lake Tribe is financially responsible for most of the project which got underway Monday. MDOT Grand Region Engineer Erick Kind said, "The generosity from the Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians of MIchigan is unprecedented and gives us a great opportunity to rebuild this bridge and interchange for all of Michigan."
Kind went on to say, "Rebuilding and improving this interchange is vital for this growing area and helps meet the vision the Gun Lake Tribe has for their casino."
