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I-94 repairs between Coloma and Watervliet start March 17

March 11, 2025

COLOMA, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and contractor Rieth-Riley Construction Co., Inc., will begin work Monday on a two-year, $31.7 million investment to repave I-94 between Coloma and Watervliet, as well as repair the Hennessey Road bridge over I-94, and repave the Friday Road interchange.

In 2025, crews will be repaving westbound I-94; eastbound I-94's work currently is planned for 2026.

The project includes drainage repairs, culvert replacements, guardrail upgrades, cable barrier replacement, permanent signs, and pavement markings.

County:
Berrien

Highway:
I-94

Closest communities:
Coloma
Watervliet

Start date:
Monday, March 17, 2025

Estimated end date:
Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026

Traffic restrictions:
Two lanes will be open in each direction. There will be some nighttime work when only one lane can be maintained.

Jobs numbers:
Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to directly and indirectly support 302 jobs.

Safety benefit:
This work will improve safety, ride quality and the road surface, and will extend the pavement life.

Press Release MI Newswire Department of Transportation Southwest Region

Media Contact:

Nick Schirripa

Southwest Region Media Representative

SchirripaN@Michigan.gov

269-208-7829

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