Walk, Run, Bike I-96 new freeway

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                         TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

 

CONTACT: Diane Cross, MDOT Office of Communications, CrossD2@michigan.gov

 

Community invited to commemorate
upcoming completion of the 96fix project

 

WHAT:

The public is invited to join the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) in marking the near completion of the I-96 project in Redford Township and Livonia, otherwise known as the 96fix. Be one of the first to walk, bike, or run on the new freeway. Automated "driverless" cars will be featured traveling along the roadway as well. The route is on westbound I-96 from Stark Road to Newburgh Road. MDOT says the freeway is close to completion and should reopen to traffic very soon.

 

WHO:

General public

Redford Township and Livonia residents and businesses

MDOT staff

Dan's Excavating staff

Local community leaders

 

WHEN:

Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014

2 - 4 p.m.

 

WHERE:

Parking at Madonna University (southwest corner of parking lot)

36600 Schoolcraft Road (at Levan Road)

Livonia

 

DETAILS:

The 7-mile-long 96fix project between Newburgh and Telegraph roads in Redford Township and Livonia included rebuilding 56 lane miles, repairing 37 overpasses, reconstructing 28 ramps, new freeway lighting, and other utility upgrades. Preliminary utility work on this $148 million investment began in late January, with construction getting under way in April. I-96 is expected to reopen to traffic very soon, ahead of its planned October reopening.

Follow 96 Fix updates on the project website: www.96fix.com, and on social media at: www.twitter.com/96fix and www.facebook.com/96fix.

 

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