Individuals have reported receiving text messages claiming to be from MDOT and demanding toll payments. This is a scam. MDOT does not operate any toll roads; messages should be ignored and deleted immediately. Learn more from MDOT Director Bradley C. Wieferich and Attorney General Dana Nessel.
US-127 bridge work over Forest Road begins Monday in Ingham County
June 11, 2024
LANSING, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is closing Forest Road under US-127 to begin rebuilding the overpass.
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 or contact MDOT-127Corridor@Michigan.gov.
County:
Ingham
Highways:
US-127/I-496
Closest cities:
Lansing
East Lansing
Start date:
7 a.m.
Monday, June 17, 2024
Estimated end date:
Friday, Sept 27, 2024
Overall project end date:
December 2025
Traffic restrictions:
This will require closing and detouring Forest Road at US-127. Please follow the posted detour.
Jobs numbers:
Based on economic modeling, this overall project investment is expected to directly and indirectly support 2,481 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.
Media Contact: