LANSING, Mich. - A reminder that last week’s planned closure of the eastbound I-496 ramp to northbound US-127/Kalamazoo Street/Homer Street for bridge demolition in Ingham County will be happening this Wednesday. The planned work was delayed to accommodate nearby events.  

This work is part of the $205 million investment to rebuild US-127/I-496 from I-96 to I-496 that will address safety concerns, improve roadway geometrics, and improve vehicular movement. In addition, this work is expected to improve and rebuild bridges through this segment and update drainage, signs, and pavement markings in Ingham County.

For project news and updates, visit www.Michigan.gov/127Corridor, and/or contact MDOT-127Corridor@Michigan.gov.

County:
Ingham

Highways:
US-127/I-496

Closest cities:
Lansing
East Lansing

Start date:
7 a.m.
Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Estimated end date:
5 p.m.
Saturday, May 4, 2024

Overall project end date:
December 2025

Traffic restrictions:
This bridge demolition will require closing the eastbound I-496 ramp to northbound US-127/Kalamazoo Street/Homer Street. Please follow the posted detour. Motorists should expect delays and are advised to seek alternate routes.

Jobs numbers:
Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to directly and indirectly support 2,481 jobs.

Safety benefit:
This work will increase the service life of this structure. Closing roads during this type of work is necessary to provide the safest work area possible for crews and motorists.