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Public meeting next week for M-44 Connector (Plainfield Avenue) project scheduled for 2025

January 12, 2024

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - Plainfield Charter Township is hosting a public meeting next week to discuss details of a planned joint project between the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and Plainfield Charter Township to resurface the M-44 Connector (Plainfield Avenue) from I-96 to Airway Street in 2025.

Who:
Community stakeholders
Local businesses
Interested residents
MDOT and Plainfield Township officials        

When:
Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024
5 - 7 p.m.

Where:
Plainfield Township Fire Department
4383 Plainfield Ave.
Grand Rapids, MI  49525

Project information:
In 2025, MDOT plans to resurface the M-44 Connector (Plainfield Avenue) from I-96 to Airway Street. MDOT is partnering with Plainfield Charter Township to incorporate safety and access management enhancements from 4 Mile Road to Airway Street. To learn more about the proposed improvements, visit the Plainfield Charter Township website.

Press Release MI Newswire Department of Transportation Grand Region Public Meetings

Media Contact:

John Richard

MDOT Grand Region Media Representative

RichardJ2@Michigan.gov

616-262-1565

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