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Southbound US-23 closed from North Territorial Road to Barton Drive in Ann Arbor July 12-13 for bridge demolition

LANSING, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will close southbound US-23 from North Territorial to Barton Drive for partial overpass demolition in Ann Arbor. This work follows a high-load strike to the Joy Road Bridge in June that caused extensive damage.

County:
Washtenaw

Highways:
Joy Road
US-23

Closest city:
Ann Arbor

Start date:
8 p.m.
Friday, July 12, 2024

End date:
5 a.m.
Saturday, July 13, 2024

Jobs numbers:
Based on economic modeling, this $186,000 investment is expected to directly and indirectly support two jobs.

Traffic restrictions:
Traffic will exit at North Territorial Road and be detoured via Whitmore Lake Road, Barton Drive, and eastbound M-14 back to southbound US-23.

Safety benefit:
This closure is necessary to provide the safest work area possible for crews and motorists.

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