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Mt. Hope Avenue closed at US-127 for bridge demolition in Ingham County this weekend starting Friday night
March 27, 2024
LANSING, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will close Mt. Hope Avenue at US-127 for a partial bridge demolition on Friday.
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:
6 p.m.
Friday, March 29, 2024
Estimated end date:
6 p.m.
Sunday, March 31, 2024
Overall project end date:
December 2025
Traffic restrictions:
This bridge demolition will require closing Mt. Hope Avenue at US-127. 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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