I-496 ramp to US-127 closed in Ingham County on Tuesday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 19, 2023

MEDIA CONTACT Aaron Jenkins 517-243-9075 JenkinsA10@Michigan.gov

I-496 ramp to US-127 closed
in Ingham County on Tuesday

 

LANSING, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is closing the eastbound I-496 ramp to northbound US-127/Homer Street/Kalamazoo Street. This work is part of the $9.5 million project to rebuild two ramps at the US-127/I-496 interchange in Ingham County.

County:
Ingham

Highway:
US-127/I-496 interchange

Closest cities:
Lansing
East Lansing

Start date:
7 p.m.
Tuesday, May 23, 2023 

Completion date:
6 a.m.
Wednesday, May 24, 2023 

Overall project completion date:
Friday, June 30, 2023

Jobs numbers:
Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to directly and indirectly support 115 jobs 

Traffic restrictions:
This work will require a detour of the eastbound I-496 ramp to northbound US-127/Homer Street/Kalamazoo Street.

Please follow posted detours. Motorists should expect delays and are advised to seek alternate routes.

Safety benefit:
This work will provide drivers with fully rebuilt structures with fresh pavement markings. Closing lanes and ramps during this type of work is necessary to provide the safest work area possible for crews and motorists.

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