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Public meeting in Grand Rapids next week for westbound I-196 bridge project
Michigan DOT sent this bulletin at 03/07/2019 08:20 AM EST
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 2019
CONTACT: John Richard, MDOT Office of Communications, 616-262-1565
Public meeting in Grand Rapids next
week for westbound I-196 bridge project
WHAT:
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is hosting a public meeting about this year's work on westbound I-196 over the Grand River at the US-131 interchange. 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:
Thursday, March 14, 2019
4 to 6 p.m.
WHERE:
MDOT Grand Region office
1420 Front Ave.
Grand Rapids
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 517-335-4381 in advance of the meeting to request.
PROJECT:
MDOT is investing $21.4 million to widen and reconstruct the westbound I-196 bridge over the Grand River at the US-131 interchange. The project includes deck replacement, painting, barrier wall replacement, and substructure reinforcement.
The wider bridge will accommodate wider shoulders and additional lanes to better connect westbound I-196 to the US-131 interchange.
Project map: https://tinyurl.com/yyvfgtdo
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