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US-23 bridge project to begin in Washtenaw County on Monday with various lane closures

LANSING, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will have various lane restrictions in place at US-23 in Livingston County for bridge maintenance beginning Monday, May 1.

County:
Washtenaw

Highways:
US-23
6 Mile Road
North Territorial Road
8 Mile Road
Barker Road

Closest city:
Ypsilanti

Start date:
8 a.m.
Monday, May 1, 2023

Completion date:
2 p.m.
Sunday, May 7, 2023

Traffic restrictions:

Eastbound/westbound 6 Mile Road at US-23 will require a lane closed for maintenance on Monday, May 1, from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m.

Eastbound/westbound North Territorial Road bridge over US-23 will be closed for maintenance on Tuesday, May 2, from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. Traffic will be detoured via 6 Mile Road. Southbound US-23 to eastbound North Territorial Road will be detoured via Whitmore Lake Road, Barton Drive, northbound US-23, back to North Territorial Road.

Eastbound/westbound 8 Mile Road bridge over US-23 will be closed for maintenance on Wednesday, May 3 from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. Traffic will be detoured via M-36. Southbound US-23 to eastbound 8 Mile Road will be detoured via 6 Mile Road to Main Street, to 8 Mile Road, and northbound US-23 to West 8 Mile Road. Northbound US-23 to West 8 Mile Road will be detoured via M-36 to Whitmore Road and back to 8 Mile Road.

US-23 over the railroad crossing and Barker Road will have the following lane closures:

  • Southbound US-23 right lane closure at the railroad crossing and Barker Road will be closed on Thursday, May 4, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.
  • Southbound US-23 left and center lane at the railroad crossing and Barker Road will be closed on Friday, May 5, from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.
  • Northbound US-23 right lane at the railroad crossing and Barker Road, will be closed on Saturday, May 6, from 7 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.
  • Northbound US-23 left and center lane at the railroad crossing and Barker Road will be closed on Sunday, May 7, from 7 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Drivers are advised to seek alternate routes.

Safety benefit:
These improvements will provide increased safety and mobility in this area of US-23, which is a significant state, national, and international trade corridor.

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