MDOT public open house Feb. 13 to discuss US-127/I-496 project in Ingham County

Michigan DOT sent this bulletin at 02/06/2024 04:30 PM EST

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 6, 2024

 

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MDOT public open house Feb. 13 to discuss US-127/I-496 project in Ingham County   

LANSING, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) invites the public to attend an open house to learn more about the US-127/I-496 project in Ingham County. Presentations will be given at 4:45 and 6 p.m. followed by question-and-answer opportunities.

 

Who:
Interested residents
Commuters
Community stakeholders
Local businesses     

    

When:
Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024
4:30 - 7:30 p.m.

 

Where:
Foster Community Center
200 N. Foster Ave.
Lansing, MI 48912

Accessibility:
Attendees who require mobility, visual, hearing, written, or other assistance for effective participation should contact Orlando Curry at 517-241-7462 or CurryO@Michigan.gov, preferably at least five business days prior to the scheduled meeting. Forms are located on the Title VI webpage. Requests made after this timeframe will be evaluated and honored to the extent possible.

Project information:
This work is part of the $205 million investment to rebuild US-127/I-496 from I-96 to I-496 that will address safety concerns, improve roadway geometrics, and improve vehicular movement. In addition, this work is expected to improve and rebuild bridges through this segment, and update drainage, signs and pavement markings in Ingham County.

For project news and updates, subscribe to the US-127 project e-mail list.

Public input:
In addition to the open house, comments and input can be submitted by using the contact information below:

Trevor Block
Construction Engineer-Lansing Transportation Service Center
BlockT2@Michigan.gov
2700 Port Lansing Road
Lansing, MI 48906 
989-574-7708

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