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Bridge improvements begin on Segwun Avenue over I-96

August 05, 2024

LOWELL CHARTER TOWNSHIP, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is investing approximately $1.3 million to improve the Segwun Avenue bridge over I-96 in eastern Kent County near Lowell. Improvements include deck resurfacing, substructure repair, and approach rebuilding.

County:
Kent

Highway:
I-96

Closest city:
Lowell

Start date:
Monday, Aug. 12, 2024

Estimated end date:
Mid-November 2024

Traffic restrictions:
Segwun Avenue will be closed over I-96 with traffic detoured onto 52nd Street, M-50 (Alden Nash Avenue) and Cascade Road. Lane closures and traffic shifts will be in effect on I-96.

Jobs numbers:
Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to directly and indirectly support 16 jobs.

Safety benefit:
This project will increase safety, improve the ride quality, and extend the service life of the bridge.

Segwun Avenue closed over I-96, detour 52nd, Alden, Nash and Cascade Road

Press Release MI Newswire Department of Transportation Grand Region

Media Contact:

John Richard

MDOT Grand Region Media Representative

RichardJ2@Michigan.gov

616-262-1565

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