Labor Dispute Slows Road Project

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Drivers traveling north on I-196 from Benton Harbor to just past the Hagar Shore Road exit haven’t seen much paving work done in weeks. This is due to a labor dispute at Reith-Riley, the main contractor for highway work. WSJM News spoke with MDOT’s Nick Schirripa about the delay in getting the work done.

“We certainly want to see these projects completed on time to ensure the safety and convenience of the travelling public, but in the case of any delay due to the labor dispute, we’re asking the contractor to get as much of the equipment out of the way and open as many lanes as possible in the interim,” Schirripa said.

Schirippa told us that MDOT is not involved in the labor dispute and hopes it can get resolved quickly.