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Waverly Road reconstruction at I-496 in Lansing starts Saturday
Michigan DOT sent this bulletin at 05/07/2020 07:15 AM EDT
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THURSDAY, MAY 7, 2020
CONTACT: Aaron Jenkins, MDOT Office of Communications, 517-243-9075, JenkinsA10@Michigan.gov
Waverly Road reconstruction at I-496 in Lansing starts Saturday
COUNTIES:
Eaton
Ingham
HIGHWAY:
Waverly Road
CLOSEST CITY:
Lansing
ESTIMATED START DATE:
7 a.m. Saturday,
May 9, 2020
ESTIMATED COMPLETION DATE:
6 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020
PROJECT:
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is investing approximately $60 million to improve I-496 between I-96 and Lansing Road. Waverly Road reconstruction between Lansing Road and Saint Joseph Street, including construction of a shared use path, will begin on Saturday. This work is part of the ongoing I-496 Pave the Way Project.
For more information about the project, go to www.Michigan.gov/496Lansing.
TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS:
The northbound lanes of Waverly Road will be closed from Lansing Road to the I-496 entrance and exit ramps for the duration of this work. Drivers are encouraged to follow the posted detour. Waverly Road traffic will be maintained in each direction from the westbound I-496 exit ramp to Saint Joseph Street. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes.
SAFETY BENEFITS:
These improvements will provide increased safety and mobility in this area of the I-496, which is a significant local and national trade corridor.
ESSENTIAL WORK:
This road construction project is an essential function. Transportation workers in the field follow Centers for Disease Control guidelines to limit their risk of getting sick.
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