New merge lane for US-131 in Grand Rapids
COUNTY:
Kent
HIGHWAY:
Northbound US-131
CLOSEST CITY:
Grand Rapids
START DATE:
Monday, April 15, 2013
ESTIMATED END DATE:
Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2013
PROJECT DETAILS:
A $7 million investment to improve safety and operations along northbound US-131 by connecting the Leonard Street on ramp to the Ann Street off ramp in the city of Grand Rapids.
Work also includes:
- Replacing and widening the decks on the Richmond Street and Indian Mill Creek/railroad bridges
- Patching the deck and repairing the substructure on the Ann Street bridge
- Lengthening the pedestrian tunnel to accommodate the widening of US-131
- Repairing concrete joints from Pearl Street to south of Richmond Street
TRAFFIC IMPACT:
Northbound US-131 will have one lane closed for the duration of the project with up to two lanes closed on some nights and weekends. The eastbound I-196 ramp to northbound US-131 will be closed, in addition to the Leonard Street ramp to northbound US-131.
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