Fall bridge work begins Oct. 1 in Detroit

Contact: Rob Morosi, MDOT Office of Communications 248-483-5127
Agency: Transportation

Fast Facts:
- Bridge repair to four structures in Detroit is scheduled to begin Oct. 1.
- The northbound I-375 ramp to southbound I-75 will be closed at a later date.
- All work is scheduled to wrap up in late 2013.

September 24, 2013 -- Bridge repair is expected to begin in early October on four structures located in the city of Detroit, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT). The four bridges include:

• the northbound I-375 ramp to southbound I-75,
• the southbound I-75 ramp to eastbound I-94,
• Mack Avenue over I-75, and
• Trumbull Street over I-94.

All work on this $650,000 investment is scheduled to be completed in late 2013.

The northbound I-375 ramp to southbound I-75 is scheduled to be closed at a later date and open by Dec. 15. During the closure, traffic will be detoured using northbound I-75, then westbound I-94 to eastbound I-96, and back to southbound I-75. Mack Avenue will remain open over I-75, as will Trumbull Street over I-94; however, lane closures are expected. The southbound I-75 ramp to eastbound I-94 will be closed for two weekends to complete work. Both I-75 and I-94 will have continuous shoulder closures until the work is completed.

All four bridges were rated "structurally deficient" on the last state bridge inspection report, which can be viewed at: www.michigan.gov/highwaybridgereport. "Structurally deficient" means a bridge may require rehabilitation or replacement at some time in the future.

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