Subscribe: Get unlimited access to all our local content 23 bridge is not being fully reconstructed, the current bridge beams - often called the superstructure of the bridge - and its deck, on which the roadway sits, is being removed and replaced. "In cases of bridge or overpass demolition over other roadways, it is typical to close them to traffic during that work." "Both northbound and southbound I-75 are being closed there because the bridge spans over both bounds of traffic, and it would not be safe to have traffic passing beneath as this work is done," said Michigan Department of Transportation North Region Communications Representative James Lake. This detour will be in place until 6 a.m. Southbound traffic will be routed on Jamet Street to Louvigny Street, to Central Avenue, to Nicolet Street and back onto the interstate at exit 337. on Tuesday, June 14, traffic moving north toward the Mackinac Bridge will be detoured on Nicolet Street - at exit 337 - to Jamet Street - at exit 339 - then back onto the interstate. MACKINAW CITY - For two days, June 14-16, I-75 in Mackinaw City will be closed to traffic, with a detour, while crews work to demolish the bridge deck and beams on the southbound U.S.
23, with traffic being rerouted through a portion of Mackinaw City. Access the on-demand meeting by visiting beginning Monday, June 27.I-75 will be closed to traffic June 14-16 while crews work to demolish a bridge overpass on U.S. An on-demand presentation will be available from June 27 through July 11. Comments and input can be submitted by mail, an online comment form, e-mail, or phone, in addition to the public meeting. MDOT is seeking input on how this area of I-475 could be improved to meet the needs of all residents, commuters, and business or property owners. The investment strategy is aimed at fixes that result in longer useful lives and improves the condition of the state's infrastructure. 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. MDOT is currently gathering public input regarding all aspects of vehicular, nonmotorized, and transit transportation needs in the project area.įunding for this project is made possible by Gov. MDOT will invest $300 million to rebuild I-475 from Bristol Road to Carpenter Road, with some work possibly starting as early as spring 2024. Reasonable efforts will be made to provide the requested accommodation or an effective alternative, but accommodations may not be guaranteed. Requests should be made at least five days prior to the meeting date. Please contact Orlando Curry at 51 or complete Form 2658 for American Sign Language (ASL) located on the Title VI webpage. Large print materials, auxiliary aids or the services of interpreters, signers, or readers are available upon request. The PEL study is a collaborative process that considers environmental, community, and economic goals in the transportation planning process.Īccommodations can be made for persons who require mobility, visual, hearing, written, or other assistance for participation. A brief presentation will share progress made through the study, and the acceptable alternative identified through the PEL process.
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is hosting a public meeting to discuss the ongoing I-475 Planning and Environmental Linkages (PEL) study.