March 5, 2010 -- The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) today announced that E. C. Korneffel Co. of Trenton was awarded a $114,500 contract to make structural repairs to the bridge that carries eastbound I-94 over M-39 (Southfield Road) in the city of Allen Park. A detailed bridge inspection conducted on Thursday, March 4, revealed some support elements of the bridge are in immediate need of repair.
Currently, the right lane of eastbound I-94 at M-39 is open. The left and center lanes will remain closed until the repairs are completed. It is expected that all lanes of eastbound I-94 will open at 7 a.m. on Monday, March 8.
"This interim fix will ensure safety for the motoring public and open all travel lanes on eastbound I-94," said Metro Region Engineer Tony Kratofil. "We will begin a detailed investigation to identify all needs for a long-term repair. Due to our funding issues, it's impossible to know exactly when that contract will be enacted, but it's important for the thousands of motorists who use the bridge daily to know they will have safe conditions."
In order to facilitate this interim repair, crews will keep a single lane open on the freeway, and close the ramp from westbound I-94 to southbound M-39, and the Pelham Road entrance ramp to eastbound I-94, until the repairs are completed.
For up-to-date information on this project, go to the list of statewide lane closures at: www.michigan.gov/drive. Follow MDOT at www.twitter.com/MichiganDOT or visit the "Michigan Department of Transportation" page on Facebook and become a fan.
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