I-69 Rebuilding Michigan Project Update -- March 16, 2021

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I-69 Rebuilding Michigan Project Update

March 16, 2021

 

Work to rebuild I-69 from north of Ainger Road to Island Highway officially started March 1. Both northbound and southbound I-69 will be rebuilt in 2021, including the interchange ramps at Cochran Road and M-50. Work will begin on northbound I-69 first while maintaining traffic in the southbound lanes. When the northbound lanes are done, work will immediately start on the southbound lanes.

 

Project Expectations Next Month:

I-69 Roadwork:

  • Install temporary pavement markings and set up concrete barrier wall to separate northbound and southbound traffic.
  • Pavement removal will begin. The old concrete pavement will be recycled and reused as an aggregate base material for the new pavement section.
  • Storm sewer and culvert crossing work will begin.
  • Grading will begin to build the new pavement section.
  • Underdrain placement will begin.
  • New sand subbase placement will begin.

Bridge Work:

  • Expansion joint and deck patching will begin on the M-78 bridge over I-69.

 

How Will Traffic Be Affected?

  • One lane will be open in each direction on I-69 using crossovers.
  • Interchange ramps will be open except during short-duration closures that will be announced in advance.
  • One lane will be open in each direction on the M-78 bridge over I-69 using a temporary traffic signal.

 

General Project Information:

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is investing $210 million to rebuild I-69 from south of I-94 in Marshall, Calhoun County, to Island Highway in Charlotte, Eaton County. The project is part of the Rebuilding Michigan Plan and will include rebuilding 25 miles of I-69, rebuilding six interchanges, rebuilding the 15 Mile Road bridge over I-94, repairing 26 bridges, and making drainage and safety improvements. In addition, crews will repave the Turkeyville Rest Area and carpool lot, as well as the Potterville Rest Area. The project will continue in 2022 and 2023.

 

Additional Information:

Visit the project website for more information and visual aids, including alternate route maps and additional links to project-related information. Subscribe to the I-69 rebuilding project e-mail list.

 

Contact:

MDOT Lansing Transportation Service Center

517-335-3754

MDOT-LansingTSC@Michigan.gov