I-96 project closures on M-99 and Washington Avenue in Ingham County begin Saturday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 2, 2023

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

I-96 project closures on M-99 and Washington Avenue in Ingham County begin Saturday  

LANSING, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will be closing M-99 at I-96 between Bishop Road and Pleasant Grove Road and northbound Washington Avenue under I-96 in Ingham County.

This work is part of a three-year, $44 million investment in I-96. Work for this project includes rebuilding the eastbound and westbound I-96 bridges over Billwood Highway and Grand River and rebuilding the eastbound and westbound I-96 bridges over M-99 and Washington Avenue. Most of the work will be completed in 2023 and 2024 with road work and crossover removal taking place in 2025.

This work is part of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s Rebuilding Michigan program to rebuild the state highways and bridges that are critical to the state's economy and carry the most traffic. The investment strategy is aimed at fixes that result in longer useful lives and improves the condition of the state's infrastructure.

County:
Ingham

Highways:
I-96
M-99 

Closest city:
Lansing

Start date:
4 a.m.
Saturday, June 3, 2023

Completion date:
5 a.m.
Friday, Nov. 10, 2023

Jobs numbers:
Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to directly and indirectly support 532 jobs.

Traffic restrictions:
This work will require closing M-99 at I-96 between Bishop Road and Pleasant Grove Road from 4 a.m. Saturday, June 3, until 5 a.m. Monday, June 5.

Northbound Washington Avenue will be closed at I-96 beginning 6 a.m. Monday, June 5, until Friday, Nov. 10.

Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes.

Safety benefit:
These improvements will provide increased safety and mobility in this area of I-96. The roadway repairs will provide a safer surface for travel. Closing roads during this type of work is necessary to provide the safest work area possible for crews and motorists.

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