LANSING, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will close southbound US-127 at I-496 for pavement patching on Friday from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.
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 traffic flow. 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:
11 a.m.
Friday, Aug. 2, 2024
Estimated end date:
2 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 2, 2024
Overall project end date:
December 2025
Traffic restrictions:
This pavement patching will require closing southbound US-127 at I-496 on Friday from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Jobs numbers:
Based on economic modeling, this overall project investment is expected to directly and indirectly support 2,481 jobs.
Safety benefit:
These improvements will provide increased safety and mobility in this area of US-127, which is a significant local and national trade corridor. Closing lanes during this type of work is necessary to provide the safest work area possible for crews and motorists.
