State of Michigan

05/18/2021 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/17/2021 23:39

Westbound I-496 ramp to westbound I-96 closed May 22-23 for pavement markings

Contact:
Aaron Jenkins, MDOT Office of Communications, 517-243-9075
Agency:Transportation

COUNTY:
Eaton

HIGHWAYS:
I-496
I-96

CLOSEST CITY:
Lansing

ESTIMATED START DATE:
7 a.m.
Saturday, May 22, 2021

ESTIMATED COMPLETION DATE:
7 p.m.
Sunday, May 23, 2021

PROJECT:
As part of the Rebuilding Michigan project on I-496, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will install pavement markings on the westbound I-496 ramp to westbound I-96.

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 improve the condition of the state's infrastructure.

TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS:
The westbound I-496 ramp to westbound I-96 will be closed and detoured for the duration of this work. Please follow posted detours. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes.

SAFETY BENEFITS:
These improvements will provide increased safety and mobility in this area of I-496, which is a significant local and national trade corridor. This preventive maintenance work on the bridge will extend the life of the structure and preserve taxpayer investment.