Michigan § 247.291 - Closing highways or bridges for construction or repair; barriers.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 247.291 — Closing highways or bridges for construction or repair; barriers., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 247.291. Closing highways or bridges for construction or repair; barriers.
Subject to section 1a, the officials in charge of constructing, improving, or repairing highways may close any highway or portion of highway that is under process of construction, improvement, or repair or upon which is located any bridge that is being constructed or repaired. A highway or portion of highway must not be closed under this act until after suitable barriers have been erected at the ends of the closed highway or portion of highway, and also at the point of intersection of the closed highway or portion of highway with other highways.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 247.291
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 247.291 cover?
Section 247.291 ("Closing highways or bridges for construction or repair; barriers.") is part of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the codified statutory law of Michigan. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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