WALKER, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is hosting a public meeting next week to discuss this year’s rebuilding of the I-96/Fruit Ridge Avenue interchange in the city of Walker. MDOT and Walker officials will provide current project details, scheduling information, and expected traffic impacts. The public is invited to stop by anytime during the meeting to learn more about the project and provide comments.
Who:
City representatives
Local businesses
Interested residents
MDOT staff
When:
Monday, March 3, 2025
4:30 – 6 p.m.
Where:
Walker City Hall
4243 Remembrance Road NW
Walker, MI 49534
Accessibility:
Attendees who require mobility, visual, hearing, written, or other assistance for effective participation should contact Orlando Curry at 517-241-7462 or CurryO@Michigan.gov, preferably at least five business days prior to the scheduled meeting. Forms are located on the Title VI webpage. Requests made after this timeframe will be evaluated and honored to the extent possible.
Project information:
In partnership with the City of Walker, MDOT is investing approximately $30 million to rebuild and widen Fruit Ridge Avenue from 3 Mile Road to Northridge Drive. The project will replace the original 1961 Fruit Ridge Avenue bridge over I-96 and rebuild the interchange. Work also includes a new nonmotorized path along Fruit Ridge Avenue and 3 Mile Road with trail connections on the north and south sides.
The Michigan Legislature approved a $25 million grant (Public Act 1 of 2023) to help fund this critical infrastructure improvement project in west Michigan.
Jobs numbers:
Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to directly and indirectly support 239 jobs.
