Michigan Department of Transportation

05/03/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/02/2024 18:24

I-96 bridge maintenance over the GTW Railroad in Eaton County begins Tuesday

LANSING Mich. -The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will begin maintenance on the westbound I-96 bridge over the GTW Railroadin Eaton County starting Tuesday.

County:
Eaton

Highway:
I-96

Closest city:
Lansing

Start date:
Tuesday, May 7, 2024

Estimated end date:
Friday, July 26, 2024

Traffic restrictions:
This work will require daily single-lane closures on westbound I-96 over the GTW Railroad and the closure of the southbound Lansing Road ramp to westbound I-96 May 7-10.

Jobs numbers:
Based on economic modeling, this $1 million investment is expected to directly and indirectly support 12 jobs.

Safety benefit:
This work will allow MDOT to address immediate maintenance needs on the structure and extend the service life of the bridge.