Southbound I-475 weekend closures at Carpenter Road in Flint scheduled to start May 3 and 10

DAVISON, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is investing approximately $141 million to rebuild more than 3 miles of I-475 from the Flint River to Carpenter Road in Flint. As a part of this project, southbound I-475 will be closed at Carpenter Road May 3-5 and May 10-12 for bridge rebuilding.

Funding for this project is made possible by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's Rebuilding Michigan program to rebuild the state highways and bridges that are critical to the state's economy and carry the most traffic. The investment strategy is aimed at fixes that result in longer useful lives and improves the condition of the state's infrastructure.

County:
Genesee

Highway:
I-475

Closest cities:
Flint

Start date:
Friday, May 3, 2024

Estimated end date:
Sunday, May 12, 2024

Project end date:
December 2025

Traffic restrictions:
Southbound I-475 will be closed to traffic at Carpenter Road May 3-5 and again May 10-12.

Southbound traffic will be detoured via Exit 11 to Carpenter Road, Selby Street, and then back onto I-475 via the Selby Street on ramp.

Jobs numbers:
Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to directly and indirectly support 1,706 jobs.

Safety benefit:
This work will enhance mobility and increase safety along the I-475 corridor.

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