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US-127/I-496 traffic shift in Ingham County begins today
March 19, 2024
LANSING, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will shift traffic onto southbound US-127/I-496 today.
This work is part of the $205 million investment to rebuild US-127/I-496 from I-96 to I-496 that will address safety concerns, improve roadway geometrics, and improve vehicular movement. In addition, this work is expected to improve and rebuild bridges through this segment and update drainage, signs, and pavement markings in Ingham County.
For project news and updates, visit www.Michigan.gov/127Corridor, and/or contact MDOT-127Corridor@Michigan.gov.
County:
Ingham
Highways:
US-127/I-496
Closest cities:
Lansing
East Lansing
Start date:
7 a.m.
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Estimated end date:
7 a.m.
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Overall project end date:
December 2025
Traffic restrictions:
This traffic control shift will require lane and ramp closures on northbound and southbound US-127 between Saginaw Street and I-96. Please follow the posted detours. Motorists should expect delays and are advised to seek alternate routes.
Jobs numbers:
Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to directly and indirectly support 2,911 jobs.
Safety benefit:
This project will provide drivers with a rebuilt freeway with improved geometrics and rebuilt structures through the corridor. Closing lanes and ramps during this type of work is necessary to provide the safest work area possible for crews and motorists.
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