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The week’s road construction: I-96 lane closures are back

Posted at 10:53 AM, Aug 25, 2014
and last updated 2014-08-25 10:53:31-04

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Backups can be expected through Thursday afternoon on westbound I-96 as the holiday weekend approaches. Lane closures will continue on northbound US-131 in Rockford and on westbound I-196 in Grand Rapids.

The good news is that all MDOT funded projects will cease operations Friday afternoon, August 29, for the Labor Day weekend.

96WB LC 8-14 mapI-96 in Grand Rapids

  • Westbound I-96 left lane closed
  • After Plainfield Avenue to Alpine Avenue
  • Monday, August 25, until 3 p.m. Thursday, August 28
  • All ramps at the I-96/US-131 interchange remain open
  • Northbound US-131 lane closure
  • 10 Mile Road to M-57/14 Mile Road
  • Until 3 p.m. Thursday, August 28

I-196 in Grand Rapids

  • Westbound lane closures
  • Lake Michigan Drive to Market Avenue
  • Monday, August 25, through Thursday, August 28
  • Lane closures restricted to 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily196WB LC 8-28 map

I-96 Portland

  • Lane closures eastbound and westbound
  • Near the Grand River
  • Monday, August 25, through Thursday, August 28
  • Added: Ramp closed from Kent Street to westbound I-96

96LC Ptland 8-27 map(FOX 17 Traffic Blog)
(MiDrive)