Public meeting in Zeeland for I-196 BL project

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                            MONDAY, MARCH 5, 2018

 

CONTACT: John Richard, MDOT Office of Communications, 616-262-1565

                     richardj2@michigan.gov

 

Public meeting in Zeeland for

I-196 BL project

WHAT:

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is hosting a project meeting to review plans for this year's reconstruction and reconfiguration of the I-196 Business Loop (BL) in Zeeland. MDOT officials will provide project details, scheduling and traffic information. The public is invited to stop by anytime during the meeting to learn more about the project and provide comments.

 

WHO:

MDOT staff

Residents and interested stakeholders                                   

 

WHEN:

Tuesday, March 13, 2018

3:30 to 5:30 p.m.

                       

WHERE:

Zeeland Community Center

14 S. Church St.

Zeeland

 

Special accommodations can be made for persons with disabilities and limited English speaking ability. Large print materials, auxiliary aids or the services of interpreters, signers, or readers available upon request. Please call 517-373-9534 in advance of the meeting to request.

 

PROJECT:

Work includes reconstructing and realigning the I-196 BL/M-121 (Chicago Drive) intersection, drainage upgrades, new traffic signals, and extending 84th Avenue south to create a new intersection at I-196 BL. The westbound I-196 ramp to I-196 BL will also be reconstructed and realigned. This project will improve traffic mobility, increase safety and extend the service life of the roadway.

 

Project map: https://goo.gl/dmVzGc

 

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