LANSING, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will close one lane of southbound US-127 from Forest Road to Jolly Road to build a median crossover on Friday, June 6, in Lansing. Southbound US-127 traffic will remain in a single-lane configuration for this stage change.
"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."
This work is part of the $205 million investment to rebuild US-127/I-496 from I-96 to I-496 to address safety concerns, improve roadway geometrics and improve vehicular movement.
For project news and updates, visit www.Michigan.gov/127Corridor or contact MDOT-127Corridor@Michigan.gov.
Funding for this project is made possible by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's Rebuilding Michigan program to rebuild the state highways and bridges that are critical to the state's economy and carry the most traffic. The investment strategy is aimed at fixes that result in longer useful lives and improve the condition of the state's infrastructure.
County:
Ingham
Highways:
US-127/I-496
Closest communities:
Lansing
East Lansing
Start date:
7 a.m.
Friday, June 6, 2024
Estimated end date:
3 p.m.
Wednesday, June 18, 2024
Traffic restrictions:
This project will require having only one lane open on southbound US-127 from Forest Road to Jolly Road. 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:
These improvements will provide increased safety and mobility in this area of US-127, which is a significant local and national trade corridor. Closing lanes during this type of work is necessary to provide the safest work area possible for crews and motorists.
