REMINDER- Total closure: EB I-196, Grand Rapids, May 29 - June 1
Michigan DOT sent this bulletin at 05/29/2020 03:00 PM EDT
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TOTAL FREEWAY CLOSURE...
Grand Rapids- See map below.
Eastbound I-196 closes between M-45 (Lake Michigan Drive) and US-131 starting 9 p.m. TONIGHT (Friday) through 5 a.m. this Monday.
The on ramp from eastbound M-45 to eastbound I-196 remains closed through October 31.
Lane closures remain in effect through October 31 on eastbound I-196 between Market Avenue and US-131.
The work is weather dependent.
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John Richard Michigan Department of Transportation Communications Representative Grand Region 1420 Front Avenue, NW Grand Rapids, Mi 49504 Phone: 616-451-4063 Cell: 616-262-1565 Fax: 616-451-0707 E-mail: richardj2@michigan.gov

I-196 bridge improvements begin in downtown
Grand Rapids
COUNTY:
Kent
HIGHWAY:
I-196
CLOSEST CITY:
Grand Rapids
START DATE:
May 2020
ESTIMATED END DATE:
Late-October 2020
PROJECT DETAILS:
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is investing approximately $9 million to improve 14 bridges, along with concrete joint repairs, asphalt resurfacing, and high-friction surface coating, on I-196 between Market Avenue and US-131.
Lane closures will be in effect for the duration of the project, as well as ramp closures at M-45 (Lake Michigan Drive), Lane Avenue and US-131. Intermittent weekend total closures will be in place one direction at a time. The first full closure is scheduled for 9 p.m. Friday, May 15, through 5 a.m. the following Monday on westbound I-196 between US-131 and Market Avenue.

SAFETY BENEFITS:
This project will improve the ride quality and extend the service life of the bridges and roadway.
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