ALLEGAN CO., Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is investing approximately $3 million to improve the I-196 bridges over the CSX Railroad just east of the I-196/M-40 interchange. Work includes substructure repairs, deck patching, epoxy overlay, joint replacement, and bearing replacement.
"Across Michigan, we are moving dirt and fixing the damn roads to grow our economy, helping Michiganders go to work, drop their kids off at school and run errands safely," said Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. "By the end of this construction season, we will have fixed, repaired or replaced nearly 24,500 lane miles of roads and 1,900 bridges, supporting thousands of good-paying, local jobs without raising taxes by a dime. This year, let's build on our momentum to pass a bipartisan local road funding plan so we can keep fixing our damn roads and creating good-paying, local jobs."
County:
Allegan
Highway:
I-196
Closest city:
Holland
Start date:
Monday, May 12, 2025
Estimated end date:
August 2025
Traffic restrictions:
Lane closures will be in effect throughout the project.
Jobs numbers:
Based on economic modeling, this $3 million investment is expected to directly and indirectly support 29 jobs.
Safety Benefits:
This project will provide a smoother ride and extend the service life of the bridges.
