Attention drivers in and around Benton Harbor, Michigan! Significant changes are set to impact your travel plans soon. The interchange between Interstate 94 and State Route 139 will see temporary ramp closures as part of the Michigan Department of Transportation’s (MDOT) extensive Rebuilding Michigan initiative. This initiative is allocating an impressive $205 million to enhance vital highways and bridges statewide, aiming to stimulate the local economy. According to MDOT, the I-94 project alone is expected to create nearly 3,000 jobs, both directly and indirectly, with crucial upgrades including the reconstruction of culverts.
Scheduled Ramp Closures
- Eastbound I-94 Ramp Closure: Expect rerouted traffic from Monday to Friday, August 12-16, via Napier Avenue.
- Westbound I-94 Ramp Closure: Planned for August 19-23, with traffic being detoured along State Route 63.
Moreover, the I-94 stretch in Berrien County—extending from Britain Avenue in Benton Harbor to Puetz Road in Stevensville—will undergo an extensive 8.5-mile reconstruction as part of this essential Rebuilding Michigan strategy. State transportation officials highlight the importance of this investment in long-lasting repairs which play a critical role in improving the infrastructure throughout the state.
Source: Land Line
