A Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) road construction project will begin Monday on a major commuter route through Milton Township — U.S. Highway 12 between M-60 and the west limits of Edwardsburg.

According to Chris Jacobs, resident construction engineer for MDOT, flag control will begin Tuesday or Wednesday. Flagging will typically begin each day at 8:30 a.m. Traffic will be single-lane, but roads will not be closed.

Jacobs said MDOT will try to reduce morning traffic for commuters and students.

The $7 million project to fix the 7.2-mile route’s deteriorating pavement surface is slated for completion in October.

The project includes shoulder widening, intersection safety improvements, guardrail improvements, signage updates and some drainage improvements.

Multiple work zones may be operating simultaneously to expedite the construction, but will be a minimum of three miles apart.