LANSING, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is closing all ramps to southbound US-127 from M-43 to Trowbridge Road on Tuesday for pavement markings and barrier wall removal to prepare for the reopening of southbound US-127.
This work is part of the $205 million investment to rebuild US-127/I-496 from I-96 to I-496 that is addressing safety concerns, improving roadway geometrics, and improving 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
Highway:
US-127/I-496
Closest communities:
Lansing
East Lansing
Start date:
7 a.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024
Estimated end date:
5 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024
Overall project end date:
December 2025
Traffic restrictions:
This work will require intermittent closures of all ramps to southbound US-127 from M-43 to Trowbridge Road from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Follow the posted detours. Motorists should expect delays and are advised to seek alternate routes.
Jobs numbers:
Based on economic modeling, this overall project investment is expected to directly and indirectly support 2,481 jobs.
Safety benefit:
This project will provide motorists with a rebuilt freeway with improved geometrics and rebuilt structures through the corridor. Closing lanes and ramps during this type of work is necessary to provide the safest work area possible for crews and motorists.
