MDOT public meeting Jan. 15 for Empire Avenue cul-de-sac at new US-31

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                   FRIDAY, JANUARY 3, 2020

 

CONTACT: Nick Schirripa, MDOT Office of Communications, SchirripaN@Michigan.gov

                       269-208-7829

 

MDOT public meeting Jan. 15 for

Empire Avenue cul-de-sac at new US-31

 

WHAT:

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is holding a public meeting to discuss the future cul-de-sac of Empire Avenue on either side of the future US-31 in lieu of constructing a bridge as part of the project to connect US-31 to I-94 in Berrien County.

 

WHO:

MDOT representatives

Residents

Business owners

Media

 

WHEN:

4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020

 

WHERE:

Benton Charter Township

1725 Territorial Road

Benton Harbor, MI 49022

 

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 to request at least seven days before meeting date.

 

BACKGROUND:

Construction is planned to start in 2021 to complete the US-31 connection to I-94 and reconstruct the I-94 interchange at I-94 Business Loop Exit 33. This multi-year project also includes the construction of several new bridges. MDOT is proposing to, instead of building an Empire Avenue bridge over US-31, make it a cul-de-sac on either side of the new highway. In order to accommodate the change in traffic patterns, MDOT is planning to resurface Britain Avenue from Benton Center Road to Hillandale Road, Hillandale Road from Britain Avenue to Empire Avenue, and Benton Center Road from Empire Avenue to Britain Avenue.

The public is invited to hear the details of the proposal and share thoughts and ideas.

 

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