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Eastbound I-496 ramp to northbound US-127 closed for bridge repair Wednesday in Ingham County

April 09, 2024

LANSING, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will close the eastbound I-496 ramp to northbound US-127/Homer Avenue/Kalamazoo Street for bridge repairs.

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:
9 a.m.
Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Estimated end date:
Noon
Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Overall project end date:
December 2025

Traffic restrictions:
This bridge repair will require closing the eastbound ramp to northbound US-127/Homer Avenue/Kalamazoo Street. Please follow the posted detour. 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 work will increase the service life of this structure. Closing roads 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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