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Eastbound I-496 ramp to northbound US-127 closed starting Wednesday night in Ingham County

July 24, 2023

LANSING, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is closing the eastbound I-496 ramp to northbound US-127/Homer Street/Kalamazoo Street Wednesday night to allow crews to safely pour a new bridge deck. This work is part of the $9.5 million project to rebuild two ramps at the US-127/I-496 interchange in Ingham County.

County:
Ingham

Highway:
US-127/I-496 interchange

Closest cities:
Lansing
East Lansing

Start date:
7 p.m.
Wednesday, July 26, 2023

Completion date:
6 a.m.
Saturday, July 29, 2023

Overall project completion date:
Friday, Aug. 18, 2023

Jobs numbers:
Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to directly and indirectly support 115 jobs.

Traffic restrictions:
Eastbound I-496 traffic heading for northbound US-127/Homer Street/Kalamazoo Street will be diverted to Dunkel Drive. Please follow posted detours. Motorists should expect delays and are advised to seek alternate routes.

Safety benefit:
This work will provide drivers with fully rebuilt structures with fresh pavement markings. Closing lanes and ramps during this type of work is necessary to provide the safest work area possible for crews and motorists.

Press Release MI Newswire Department of Transportation University Region

Media Contact:

Aaron Jenkins

MDOT University Region Media Representative

JenkinsA10@Michigan.gov

517-243-9075

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