LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will close the eastbound I-496 ramp to Homer Street/Kalamazoo Street/northbound US-127 for bridge deck repair on Saturday from 6 a.m. until 4 p.m.
This work is part of the $205 million investment to rebuild US-127/I-496 from I-96 to I-496 that will address safety concerns, improve roadway geometrics and improve vehicular movement. In addition, this work is expected to improve and rebuild bridges through this segment and update drainage, signs, and pavement markings in Ingham County.
For project news and updates, visit www.Michigan.gov/127Corridor or contact MDOT-127Corridor@Michigan.gov.
County:
Ingham
Highways:
US-127/I-496
Closest cities:
Lansing
East Lansing
Start date:
6 a.m.
Saturday, July 13, 2024
Estimated end date:
4 p.m.
Saturday, July 13, 2024
Overall project end date:
December 2025
Traffic restrictions:
This work will require a detour of the eastbound I-496 ramp to northbound US-127/Kalamazoo Street/Homer Street. Please follow the posted detours. Motorists should expect delays and are advised to seek alternate routes.
Jobs numbers:
Based on economic modeling, this overall project investment is expected to directly and indirectly support 2,481 jobs.
Safety benefit:
These improvements will provide increased safety and mobility in this area of US-127, which is a significant local and national trade corridor. Closing lanes during this type of work is necessary to provide the safest work area possible for crews and motorists.
