PLAINFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), in partnership with Plainfield Township and the Kent County Road Commission, is investing approximately $4.6 million to resurface 2.7 miles of the M-44 Connector (Plainfield Avenue) from I-96 to Airway Street. The project also includes resurfacing the ramps at the I-96/Plainfield Avenue interchange, landscaping, sidewalk improvements and median island construction. To learn more about the proposed improvements, visit the Plainfield Charter Township website.
"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:
Kent
Highway:
M-44 Connector (Plainfield Avenue)
Closest community:
Grand Rapids
Start date:
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Estimated end date:
Late November 2025
Traffic restrictions:
Lane closures and intermittent ramp closures will be in effect throughout the project. Nighttime total closures will be in place one direction at a time, with traffic detoured onto 4 Mile Road and Coit Avenue.
Jobs numbers:
Based on economic modeling, this $4.6 million investment is expected to directly and indirectly support 44 jobs.
Safety Benefits:
This project will provide a smoother ride, extend the service life of the roadway and improve safety.
