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Lane closures planned for part of US-131 on April 24 & 25 file photo and last updated 2021-04-16 19:38:03-04 GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The Michigan Department of Transportation is notifying the public of scheduled road closures on US-131 next weekend. MDOT says the closures will take place from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on April 24 and April 25, citing construction between I-96 and Franklin Street on US-131. We’re told the following ramps will also be closed: WB I-196 to NB US-131 Franklin Street to NB US-131 Pearl Street to NB US-131 Leonard Street to NB US-131 (Saturday) Ann Street to SB US-13...

Aiming High: MDOT plans to demolish 3 freeway bridges in one night on I-94 Michigan Department of Transportation and last updated 2021-04-16 09:51:03-04 BENTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. — In an unusual move, the Michigan Department of Transportation has scheduled the demolition of three bridges over a freeway to be accomplished in 12 hours over a single night. The demolition is part of the multi-year project east of Benton Harbor/St. Joseph that will connect the US-31 freeway to I-94, realign and rebuild two interchanges, build several new bridges, and add lanes to I-94. The demolition requires th...

MSP: alcohol a possible factor in Hagar Township fatal crash Michigan State Police and last updated 2021-04-14 16:55:58-04 HAGAR TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Michigan State Police responded to a fatal crash this morning on I-196 northbound. State troopers say witnesses saw a small Chevrolet HHR truck driving south when it drifted slowly over the median before reentering into the path of northbound vehicles. We’re told that was when the vehicle crashed into the side of a northbound cargo van. The 36-year-old man who drove the truck, identified as Rochester Tiwan-Jr Anderson from Grand Rapids, w...

and last updated 2021-03-16 07:07:25-04 LAKETOWN TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Years ago, the northbound side of I-196 was reconstructed, but it has taken until this year that the Michigan Department of Transportation has scheduled the same rebuild on the southbound side. That project begins Monday, March 22. Construction will affect about 12 miles of the freeway, from M-40 in Holland to a point just south of the bridge over the Kalamazoo River in Douglas. The project is made possible by funding from the Rebuilding Michigan Program, a five-year program financed by bonds. Westaby, Robb Northbound and...

Early Morning Crash Leaves Vehicle Hanging On I-196 An early morning car crash left a vehicle in a precarious situation, hanging off a bridge. I can't tell, but the vehicle appears to be a truck or SUV that spun out and then rolled up the snow hill to the edge of the bridge. The crash occurred on the eastbound Ford just before Chicago Drive exit 59. As in the previous posted video of an incident in Milwaukee, if you're driving, you should be very cautious of snow piled up along side area freeways, as hitting those at the right angle could launch you over the side.