Rebuilding I-196 BL between Holland and Zeeland begins April 13

HOLLAND, Mich. -The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is investing approximately $17 million to rebuild 4.5 miles of eastbound and westbound I-196 Business Loop (BL) from US-31 in Holland to 88th Avenue in Zeeland. Work includes asphalt resurfacing, full-depth concrete joint repairs, new signs, traffic signal work, and new guardrail.

County:
Ottawa

Highway:
I-196 Business Loop (BL)

Closest cities:
Holland and Zeeland

Start date:
Saturday, April 13, 2024

Estimated end date:
Late November 2024

Traffic restrictions:
Eastbound I-196 BL will be closed at US-31 and detoured from April 13 to August, and then westbound I-196 BL will close from August to November. Traffic will be detoured to 16th Street/Adams Street.

Jobs numbers:
Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to directly and indirectly support 241 jobs.

Safety benefit:
This project will improve the ride and is a long-term investment for the service life of the corridor.