Glen Lake Bridge Update      April 23, 2009
Work on the M-22 bridge over the Glen Lake narrows is continuing, and soon, the new structure will start to take shape.	Cofferdam installation. Piling for the north abutment has all been driven, and work on the footings should begin early next week.
. Cofferdams taking form
The contractor for the project, Davis Construction of Lansing, will also continue working on removing the old bridge on the south approach.
A large lump of concrete from the old bridge	Removal of the south half of the bridge
Driving piling	New piling
As always, for the safety of all, local residents and visitors alike are reminded that this is an active construction zone, and access by those other than authorized workers is prohibited.  Numerous hazards may exist.  Law enforcement agencies have been made aware of the multiple concerns at this site.

Glen Lake Bridge Update  June 14 , 2009
The new bridge on M-22 over the Glen Lake narrows is beginning to take shape.  The north abutment is nearing completion, and work is continuing on the retaining wall.
Stone texture surface	Formwork being lowered into place
Pile driving is continuing on the south side, and work on the footings will be starting soon.
North abutment taking shape
Piling on the south side
Boat traffic between the two lakes will continue to be maintained as much as is safely possible, and Davis Construction is committed to having the channel open for weekends.  Navigational closures lasting less than 24 hours will be posted at least one day in advance, at the DNR Access Site on Little Glen Lake, the Glen Arbor Township Hall, the Empire Township Hall, and at the bridge site.  Closures lasting more than 24 hours require two day notice.  Because OSHA regulations prohibit carrying loads directly over people, boat traffic will be suspended during any time when crane work is above the channel.     Once again, residents and visitors alike are reminded that this is an active construction zone, and access by those other than authorized workers is prohibited.  Please respect this and the workers as they strive to complete this project.  Unauthorized entrance puts both pedestrians and workers at risk of injury.  With your help, we can complete this project injury free.
Glen Lake Bridge Update  September 24, 2009

BRIDGE NEARS COMPLETION

New beams were placed September 8 and 9

The bridge on M-22 over the Glen Lake narrows is getting closer to completion every day.  Work crews this week placed the concrete for the bridge deck, a major milestone toward the long awaited completion of the project. The prime contractor for the project, Davis Construction of Lansing, MI, reports that they are on schedule for a mid-October completion of the nearly eleven month project. 

Beam being lowered into place

Crews worked into the early morning hours placing concrete for the deck of the bridge on Wednesday and Thursday, September 23 and 24.  By placing concrete during the cooler and more humid nighttime hours, a higher quality product with greater longevity can be assured.  While the deck concrete cures, work will continue at the site, including preparing the approaches for paving, staining of the decorative rock surface, placing curb and gutter, and installing guardrail.
                                                                           Beams arriving by truck

                Decorative stone surfaces, prior to staining, on retaining wall and at fishing platform

Once again, residents and visitors alike are reminded that this is an active construction zone, and access by those other than authorized workers is prohibited.  Please respect this and the workers as they strive to complete this project.  Unauthorized entrance puts both pedestrians and workers at risk of injury.  With your help, we can complete this project injury free.

       
                               Deck concrete was placed over night to assure high quality and longevity.