Construction is coming to Grand Rapids, Mich. With the shutdown of a major traffic ramp. Starting April 29, the two-lane ramp from northbound US-131 to Interstate 96 and Alpine Avenue will be under construction until mid-October.
The closure comes as part of a $6 million project that aims to improve the bridge by replacing the bridge deck, putting up new barriers, upgrading the lights, and some painting work.
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) detailed the project which calls for substructure improvements and approach works.
According to MDOT, during the reconstruction, the left two lanes of northbound US-131 will be closed between Ann Street and I-96.
Motorists will have to take a detour via the West River Drive exit to get back on southbound US-131 to reach I-96.
The project costs $6 million.
In Lansing, a pair of Trowbridge Road exit ramps were closed Monday to demolish a bridge as part of the expansive US 127 reconstruction project.
The work is part of the $205 million project to rebuild US 127/I-496 from I-96.
MDOT finished a $62 million project on U.S. 127 between M-36 in Mason and the Ingham County/Jackson County line in 2023.
This year's work will be on the northbound side of U.S. 127, with all traffic shifted to three lanes on the southbound side. The northbound lanes of U.S. 127 will be closed through November, MDOT said.
The 2024 phase includes realigning and widening the freeway, reconfiguring interchanges, and improving 18 bridges to ease congestion and improve safety along the heavily traveled thoroughfare.
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Source: Hoodline, Lansing State Journal
