One local township hopes to begin the process of repairing a gravel road in lieu of paving. The Hartland Township Board of Trustees recently agreed to move forward with plans to upgrade a one mile portion of Pleasant Valley Road. Trustee Matt Germane voted against plans to spend funds on adding more limestone and working on drainage issues. Saying he would rather see the township pay for a more permanent solution, Germane was outvoted. The rest of the board agreed to spend funds now on the segment of road that has not yet been paved. Supervisor James Wickman says it will be a while before the road can be paved. He says he has been talks with the Livingston County Road Commission about the project, but even though the Road Commission will have an increase in its budget in the coming years, it will not be a windfall by any means. Wickman says he will be looking to partner with the Road Commission and acquire grant funds to help pay for paving, but it will be at least another five years before they see a paving project. Wickman says he would like to see a partnership between the township, the Road Commission and some additional grant funds to cover the $3.9 (m) million cost of paving. He says the one mile stretch in Hartland Township is the only portion of the road not paved from Flint to nearly Ann Arbor. He says commuters using the road to access I-96 or points south are typically not local residents, and a partnership would help offset the burden on the township. (DS)
Hartland Township Plans Upgrades to One Mile of Pleasant Valley RoadHartland Township Plans Upgrades to One Mile of Pleasant Valley Road
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Report: Livingston County Residential Construction Down In 2015 While Increasing Across RegionReport: Livingston County Residential Construction Down In 2015 While Increasing Across Region
The Southeast Michigan region outpaced Livingston County last year with residential construction activity. The Southeast Michigan Council of Governments or SEMCOG released a report detailing residential construction for 2015. Across the region, single-family construction saw a 4% increase while Livingston was the only county in the region to post a decline in the total units permitted over the year. 769 units were permitted in 2014 compared to 644 in 2015 â marking a 16% decline. The report also breaks down total residential units permitted by community. Oceola Township had the most at more than 100 - followed by Howell, Brighton and Green Oak Townships, which all had between 50 and 99 units permitted. Livingston County Building Official Jim Rowell tells WHMI that despite the drop in 2015, most of their work is in new construction, which includes homes and additions. He says âwhen thereâs money in the market as there is now, there are always a lot of new structures. When things tighten up, people add on rather than move. We do have much more commercial activity than we have seen in a long time. It is going to be a good commercial year for us.â SEMCOG officials say the demand for multi-family housing and apartments continues to be fueled by low vacancy rates in existing apartments as well as gains in employment and households. The slight increase in single-family home construction was attributed to several factors including low mortgage rates, a low annual average unemployment rate, modest increases in construction costs, and lower than expected gas and oil prices. As for the coming year, SEMCOG says industry experts are forecasting continued demand for rentals as well as an increased demand for entry level homes. The complete report is attached below. (JM/JK)
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Milford Team Part Of Winning Alliance At State Robotics ChampionshipMilford Team Part Of Winning Alliance At State Robotics Championship
An alliance of four high school teams, including one from Milford, emerged victorious in the FIRST in Michigan state robotics competition over the weekend. FIRST stands for "for inspiration and recognition of science and technology." The winning teams in the state tournament in Grand Rapids were Team RUSH from Clarkston, the HOT Team from Milford, the Fighting Pi from Macomb County and the backup team of IGNITE Academy in Mount Morris. Organizers say three teams began the finals round but one robot broke and was replaced by the backup team. The HOT Team (pictured) is made up of students from Milford High School, Lakeland High School and the International Academy West. As for Livingston County teams, the Gems from the Charyl Stockwell Preparatory Academy in Brighton made it all the way to the semi-finals in Saturdayâs competition, before losing in a tiebreaking match. However, they, along with Hartlandâs Electro-Eagles, are the only Livingston County teams that earned enough points to advance to the FIRST World Championship next week in St. Louis. FIRST in Michigan officials say the state has more than 411 robotics teams - more than any other. Detroit is scheduled to host the FIRST Robotics World Championships in 2018. (JK)
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Repairs To Begin On East Wall of Howell City HallRepairs To Begin On East Wall of Howell City Hall
Construction should be getting underway soon on repairs to the east wall of Howell City Hall. The Howell City Council met last week and received an update on the project. Part of the challenge is the original design of the building did not connect the east wall to the building itself so plans call for retrofitting it to keep it from falling according to City Manager Shea Charles. Measurements last fall showed the east wall was separating from the building and crack monitoring has been in place since then. Charles tells WHMI they are still seeing signs the east wall is moving. Council is proceeding with a retrofit, which involves putting metal rods on the outside of the building to help secure it. Staff previously met with engineers, building and fire officials to review the anticipated construction process. It was concluded city staff would not have to vacate the building during construction, although the limitation could require the relocation of City Council meetings at a future date. In the meantime, the city has taken temporary safety measures such as fencing off potential fall areas and fencing has been put up around the east wall. Once construction is underway, the repairs should take a few weeks to complete. (JM)
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Court Date Set For Lansing Man Charged In Brighton Area Bank RobberyCourt Date Set For Lansing Man Charged In Brighton Area Bank Robbery
A Lansing man remains held in the Livingston County Jail after his arrest last week in connection with a Brighton area bank robbery. 33-year-old Brian Dewayne Ali Jr. was arraigned Friday on five counts of armed robbery, four counts of bank robbery, four counts of unlawful imprisonment and a habitual offender charge. He is due back in 53rd District Court on April 27th for a probable cause conference. Ali was arrested on Thursday in Lansing by members of the Michigan State Police 1st District Fugitive team. Search warrants were conducted at several locations, and evidence â including cash believed to have been taken during the bank robbery â was recovered. The incident leading to Aliâs arrest occurred on April 4th when a male suspect, dressed as a woman, entered the PNC Bank at 8130 West Grand River in Genoa Township. Police say the suspect, brandishing a handgun and what appeared to be a bomb, announced a robbery. He then fled in a blue Ford Mustang with an undisclosed amount of cash. Ali remains in the Livingston County Jail under a $1.5 million bond.
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Body Found In Parking Lot Of Hartland Walmart Body Found In Parking Lot Of Hartland Walmart
The body of a homeless man was discovered in the parking lot of the old Hartland Walmart over the weekend. The Livingston County Sheriffâs Department has been routinely patrolling the M-59 business district and checking parking lots due to various issues including robberies and vehicle break-ins reported by merchants. Sheriff Bob Bezotte says a deputy was on a routine patrol around 4am Saturday and came across a suspicious vehicle parked alongside the trailer of a semi. Bezotte says the deputy approached the vehicle and noticed a subject in the driverâs seat but soon discovered he was deceased and had been there for likely 10 â 12 hours. The deceased has been identified as 31-year-old Nicholas Nagel. Bezotte tells WHMI the autopsy and toxicology results are pending but preliminary investigation leads them to believe the likely cause of death was alcohol and huffing related. He says no foul play is suspected and various huffing materials, along with empty and full bottles of alcohol were found in the car. Bezotte says upon further investigation, it was learned Nagel had a history of alcohol abuse and had been living out of his vehicle, which was registered to him and had legal plates on it. (JM)
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Man Pleads Guilty To Breaking Into Brighton DeliMan Pleads Guilty To Breaking Into Brighton Deli
An Eaton Rapids man facing charges connected to a burglary in Brighton has entered a plea. On Friday, 38-year-old Donald Benjamin Lundberg pleaded guilty as charged to breaking and entering a building with intent for an incident that occurred at Ahmoâs Deli in Brighton late last year. In exchange, prosecutors agreed to not charge Lundberg with 11 crimes that are uncharged, which are related to a rash of burglaries that took place at several businesses in Ingham and Livingston County in December. Lundberg was arrested on a Parole absconder warrant from the Michigan Department of Corrections and was taken into custody by the Brighton City Police on New Yearâs Eve night. Evidence that linked Lundberg to the break-in at Ahmoâs was reportedly found in his vehicle. Court records indicate that Lundbergâs criminal history includes a charge of breaking and entering a building with intent in 2010. He is scheduled to be sentenced May 5th. (DK)
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Volunteers Needed For Millpond Playground Kickoff EventVolunteers Needed For Millpond Playground Kickoff Event
The City of Brighton is looking for help with sprucing up a downtown play structure. The 5th annual Spring Kickoff Event at the Imagination Station is happening this Saturday from 9am to noon. The city is looking for volunteers to help with a variety of jobs for all ages and skill levels. The main task at hand Saturday will be laying 50 yards of mulch around the playground. General spring cleaning is needed as well, in areas such as trimming shrubs, pulling weeds, and painting. The city will provide all the tools needed to perform the jobs. Volunteers at this event will each receive a goodie bag full of incentives from local merchants. The Imagination Station Playground Volunteer Group is running the event and is scheduling additional cleanup days to help keep the structure in proper order on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month through October. Anyone with questions can get a hold of Imagination Station Playground Volunteer Coordinator Renee Pettengill at: brightonimaginationstation@gmail.com (JK)
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Fowlerville Fire Authority Looks To Buy Land, Possibly Expand Main StationFowlerville Fire Authority Looks To Buy Land, Possibly Expand Main Station
The Fowlerville Village Council met Monday night and the majority of discussion centered on whether members would entertain selling the land the main fire station is located on downtown. The Fowlerville Fire Department provides services to residents in the Village, as well as Conway, Handy and Iosco Townships. Those municipalities comprise the Authority, which is looking into expanding Station 41 on North Grand Avenue that was constructed around 1980. The authority also wants to purchase the land where Station 42 sits on Fowlerville Road, just south of Sargent Road in Handy Township. Since the Village owns the land the main station is on, the authority board has approached council to see if it would be interested in possibly selling. Various fire officials were in attendance during Mondayâs Fowlerville Village Council meeting and the authority board chairman commented the main concern is they would hate to put a lot of money into a building but not own the land. Handy Township is in favor of selling the land under Station 42 and Supervisor Ed Alverson said they feel itâs prudent for the authority to own the land and building where tax dollars are being invested for the whole district. When questioned if the authority was looking to remodel or start over, it was noted talk has been primarily about land ownership but has a desire to stay in the Village. Alverson said in looking at whatâs feasible on the site, recent things have happened in the community in which it could be possible to go south instead of north, where there are questionable soils. He said there has also been discussion about giving the Village first right of refusal to purchase the property if an expansion didnât work out. Council members are digesting the request including Trustee Ken Bielous, still had questions about why and if it would be cost effective to change ownership. He told WHMI his first impression was things are working well the way they are, the Authority doesnât pay anything to use the property and therefore if itâs not broken, why fix it, noting he read the emails and letters provided by the authority attorney and was glad to see representation at the meeting to answer questions. However, Bielous said he still doesnât think he has a clear understanding of why because theyâre willing to let the Authority use the land for expansion and are behind them 100%. Council would need to find out what the property is worth through an appraisal, but also get an estimate on an appraisal and how it would be paid for. The Village attorney said the primary advantage in getting unity of title is that it makes the land easier to sell but commented further itâs a somewhat unusual scenario in that they would not be valuing the building, just the land. Depending on what the Village does, the next steps for the Authority could involve looking at an architect and engineer and performing a needs assessment on how to use existing space in different ways but everything is said to be very preliminary, with the main focus on acquiring the land. No formal action was taken but some council members expressed a desire to take a tour of the station to get a better idea of the space limitations and operations. A link to more information about the department and authority is available through the link below. Photo: Fowlerville Firefighters Facebook. (JM)
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Guilty Verdict For Man Charged In Fatal Crash That Killed Police SergeantGuilty Verdict For Man Charged In Fatal Crash That Killed Police Sergeant
A jury has convicted a local man charged in connection to a fatal crash that claimed the life of a Hamburg Township Police sergeant. After several days of testimony and over two hours of deliberations, jurors found 55-year-old Steven Mark Kelty of Oceola Township guilty of driving with a suspended license causing death in the accident, which killed Sergeant Jim Sanderson, a 20-year veteran of the Hamburg Township Police Department. Kelty was also found guilty of operating a motor vehicle with the presence of a schedule one substance causing death; in this case marijuana. The fatal car crash occurred in September of 2014, when Keltyâs Chevrolet Trailblazer collided with Sandersonâs motorcycle on Latson Road in Howell. Livingston County Prosecutor Bill Vailliencourt says Kelty was driving even though his license had been suspended for six prior drunk driving convictions, and had he not been, he wouldnât have killed Sanderson. Vailliencourt tells WHMI he is glad the jury was able to see the facts and convict Kelty accordingly. He says while the conviction may provide some justice, it does not address the loss Sandersonâs friends and family continue to feel and he extends his condolences.
Vailliencourt says the case was truly about Sanderson who spent his life working to enforce the law and protect victims. Kelty is scheduled to be sentenced May 19th and faces up to 30 years in prison. His defense attorney has declined to comment at this time. (DK)
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Brighton Twp Looking Into Policy Change Regarding Sewer TaxesBrighton Twp Looking Into Policy Change Regarding Sewer Taxes
A proposed policy change in Brighton Township could lower or eliminate certain sewer taxes for specific residents. Manager Brian Vick says stopping the sewer debt service charge is âpart of the conversationâ as the Board and Townshipâs Utilities Committee prepare to discuss modifications to their sewer tax policy. On Monday, the Board of Trustees discussed a scenario in which the township would purchase excess sewer capacity and be able to reduce or remove the debt service charge that the systemâs original users pay. Many of the systemâs users have cried out for the Board to take action on the issue and Vick tells WHMI he believes this possible solution could appeal to residents because it incorporates some of their suggestions. The original assessment for property owners was expected to be $12,400, but interest and a lack of users on the system have caused increased rates and what some claim is overcharging. Some citizens have filed a petition with the township demanding a refund and resident Jim Sarna tells WHMI the Board needs to honor that, along with a policy reform. The Board of Trustees unanimously agreed that township consultants should work towards a modified policy but as for the refund, Supervisor Tom Murphy says petitioners shouldnât hold their breath. The Utilities Committee will discuss the possibility of a changed policy scenario at a meeting next Wednesday. (DK)
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Brighton DDA Commits to Helping Fund City ProjectsBrighton DDA Commits to Helping Fund City Projects
The Brighton Downtown Development Authority Tuesday voted to contribute from $115,000 to $150,000 per year for the next four years to the cityâs general fund. Mayor Jim Muzzin, who is also a member of the DDA Board of Directors, tells WHMI that, in addition to the general fund contribution, the DDA has committed funds toward local matches for major improvements to Grand River and Challis. The reason for the Challis Road work is a major project by the University of Michigan Health System. The planned, $175 million Brighton Health Center will be a full-service ambulatory care center. The 320,000-square-foot facility is scheduled to open in the fall of 2018. City Manager Nate Geinzer, who gave a presentation to the DDA Tuesday requesting the funding, said the DDA commitment ensures that the projects will get the required federal and state road grant funding, especially Challis, since the matching fund commitment is needed by this fall. The estimated 4-to-5 million dollar Challis project, slated for 2020, will involve reconstruction and expansion of the road surface from just west of Karl Greimel Drive to near the CSX Railroad tracks. The Grand River project, slated for late 2018, will extend from just beyond the I-96 overpass to the Ore Creek Bridge. It will involve a mill-and-fill, which includes installation of a new base, repairs to the sub-surface and repaving. The DDA is committing to $300,000 toward the Grand River project over a 10-year period. The federal aid grants total $1.8 million for Challis Road and $800,000 for Grand River, according to Geinzer. (TT)
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Chosen Applicants For LESA Superintendent Position AnnouncedChosen Applicants For LESA Superintendent Position Announced
Two community members with pre-existing ties to the area will interview next month for the position as the Livingston Educational Service Agencyâs Superintendent. On Monday, the LESA Board of Education selected three applicants to interview for LESAâs top position, which will become vacant when current Superintendent Dan Danosky retires in June. Danoskyâs announcement will conclude a 22 year career in education, 17 as a superintendent. One of the chosen applicants has withdrawn from consideration; however the remaining two are quite familiar with LESA. The Board of Education selected Brighton Area Schools Superintendent Dr. Greg Gray and LESA Deputy Superintendent Mike Hubert as applicants, who they feel match the characteristics listed in the original job posting. Board of Education President Luann Loy tells WHMI the new Superintendent will have big shoes to fill. Loy says Danosky will be missed, and he has been a great addition to LESA over the years. The interviews are open to the public and the first round will be held at the LESA office on Monday, May 2nd at 6 and 8 pm. The second round of interviews will be on May 5th. The Board of Education expects to appoint their new Superintendent May 11th. (DK)
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Five Suspects In Custody After Retail Fraud & Police Chase In Green OakFive Suspects In Custody After Retail Fraud & Police Chase In Green Oak
Five suspects wanted in connection with a retail fraud incident in Green Oak Township were appended following a police chase involving a stolen vehicle. A retail fraud was reported at the Kohlâs store near the Green Oak Village Place mall and police observed five subjects exit and get into a Volvo sedan around 11am. After it was confirmed several items had been stolen, Green Oak Township Police Chief Jason Pless says officers attempted to make contact by stopping the car, which had been reported stolen out of Washtenaw County. The suspects then tried to drive up a hill but ended up crashing in the area behind Kohls and Costco and bailed on foot. Chief Pless tells WHMI multiple jurisdictions assisted so they were able to establish a solid perimeter and kept the suspects contained to the general area. He further noted the cooperation of the schools and businesses in the area that reported suspicious activity, which helped to quickly capture the suspects. Pless says one female was quickly arrested while a K-9 search aided in locating a second subject who was crossing Rickett Road and was arrested by Hawkins Elementary. Pless says two other suspects were taken in custody at Discount Tire after the business reported two individuals that appeared suspicious. The final female suspect was arrested near Lee Road and Beth Street, at the edge of the Saxony subdivision. While the search was taking place, both Scranton Middle School and Hawkins Elementary School were told to 'shelter in place,' which essentially allows students and staff to move normally throughout their buildings, but not go outside. All of the suspects are from Ypsilanti. Four were lodged in the Livingston County Jail. Pless says one male suspect with multiple outstanding warrants suffered a medical event, possibly drug related, and was taken to a hospital for care. Photo courtesy of Green Oak Police shows vehicle involved in the retail fraud. Police say the bags on the ground and in the back seat are stolen items from Kohlâs. (JM)
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Brighton Library Offers Fun Alternatives for Screen-Free WeekBrighton Library Offers Fun Alternatives for Screen-Free Week
For a week in May kids are encouraged to disconnect from their devices and spend time at a local library. Every year kids and families are asked to disconnect and turn off their screens for a week in May. This year Brighton District Library at 100 Library Drive in Brighton is offering some alternatives for the week of May 2nd to the 8th. Beginning on Monday with a scavenger hunt and guessing jar games, there are games and crafts scheduled throughout the week for kids from 1 to 10. The weekâs activities are designed to get kids interacting through play, reading, creating and exploring. Kids can participate in super sensory fun, crafting craze, and a giant play-in. There will also be a book swap on Friday and Saturday, and a Lego challenge for kids aged 5-10. All events at the library are free of charge and can be found on the event calendar at brightonlibrary.info. Screen-Free Week was designated in 1995 as a way to get people reconnected with the world around them and life beyond the screen. (DS)
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Brighton High Named Among Top 25 High Schools In MichiganBrighton High Named Among Top 25 High Schools In Michigan
US News and World Report has issued its annual academic rankings of high schools around the nation, and one area school - Brighton High School - is among the top 25 in Michigan. Brighton Supt. Greg Gray has stated that he regards Brighton as one of the best public school districts in the state, and its high school as one of the top state high schools, and the latest school ratings seem to bear that out. In the rankings, which were released Tuesday, Brighton High School is listed at 21st in the state. Other area high schools ranked in the top 100 include Chelsea at 27, South Lyon East at number 40; Dexter, 41st, South Lyon High School at 86th and Charyl Stockwell Preparatory Academy in Brighton at 99th. The rankings are based on teacher to student ratios and college readiness as determined by test results. Included in the overall list are 250 Michigan high schools out of a total of 850. However, only the top 100 were given a numerical ranking. Getting the number one ranking among Michigan high schools was the International Academy of Bloomfield Hills, followed by the International Academy of Macomb in Clinton Township. (TT)
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"Parents Who Host Lose The Most" Campaign Kicks Off"Parents Who Host Lose The Most" Campaign Kicks Off
A campaign that draws awareness to underage drinking and parental involvement kicked off in Howell Tuesday morning. The âParents Who Host Lose the Mostâ campaign is strategically placed just before prom and graduation to reduce underage drinking and parents supplying alcohol at celebratory events. The 2016 campaign launched at the Howell Opera House with guest speakers, plans for advocacy efforts, and awards for active community members and groups. Among those awarded was the Pinckney Coalitionâs âIt Stops With Studentsâ group, which is comprised of middle and high school students that work to reduce youth substance use. Freshman Tori Conquest says she is focused on educating her peers about the ramifications of use and abuse. Livingston County Prosecutor Bill Vailliencourt, who was a guest speaker at the kickoff, says he doesnât see too many cases of parents hosting for minors and feels the community cares about its kids. However he believes prevention through education is key and reminds residents that any adult caught hosting are subject to up to 30 days in jail and a $1,000 fine. Hosts also face civil liability if they supply alcohol or a venue and someone is injured or killed as a result of underage drinking and driving. (DK)
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Contested County & Township Races To Dominate August Primary Ballot Contested County & Township Races To Dominate August Primary Ballot
A number of races will be contested in the August Primary at the local and state levels. While a number of township board races are heavily contested, there is only one for county offices. Livingston County Prosecutor Bill Vailliencourt is being challenged by Attorney Carolyn Henry - both have filed as Republicans. The District 4 seat on the Livingston County Board of Commissioners is the most contested. The seat is currently held by Ron Vanhouten, who is not seeking re-election. Mary Helfmann and Douglas Helzerman are seeking the Republican nomination while Dennis Lee Andrzyczak has filed as a Democrat. He originally filed last Friday for the 47th District state House race but withdrew yesterday and re-filed for the county race. Helfmann works for State Senator Joe Hune and serves on the Fowlerville Village Council. Commissioners Kate Lawrence, Carol Griffith and Dave Domas are all running un-opposed. The only Democrat to file for the county board is Kristina Drake, who will challenge Dennis Dolan for District 8. In Howell Township, longtime Clerk Carolyn Eaton, who also serves as the zoning administrator, is retiring from the position and seeking a trustee spot. That prompted current Trustee Mike Tipton to run as a Democrat for clerk. Jean Graham and Mira Spyres have filed on the Republican side. Tipton says he has the time and four years of experience, adding itâs not an easy job since the clerk must interface with a lot of people and solve problems. Republicans were determined to make sure he didnât have an open shot at being reelected and rounded up nine candidates to run for trustee, so he felt his best shot would be to run for clerk. Tipton tells WHMI in 2012 when the township was having terrible financial problems, Republicans couldnât get people to run for the board but now that the tough decisions have been made, Republican candidates are crawling out of the woodwork. In Brighton Township, all positons are contested and Supervisor Tom Murphy is not seeking re-election. A group of four residents opposed to the township sewer tax policy have filed as Democrats for open seats on the board â Jim Sarna filed for supervisor, Bob Potocki is running for clerk, and Mike Palmer and Anna Chatten have filed for trustee. In Genoa Township, no Democrats filed but all seats have challengers. Longtime Supervisor Gary McCririe is not seeking re-election and three candidates filed for his seat; Republicans Bill Rogers and Linda Rowell and Democrat Kevin Spicher. Five candidates are seeking four trustee seats - incumbents Todd Smith, Jean Ledford and Jim Mortenson have filed, along with Terry Croft and Diana Lowe, the Brighton City Clerk. Meanwhile at the state level, both local Republican state representatives are being challenged. In the 47th District, Hank Vaupel will face Democrat Keith VanHouten. In the 42nd District, Lana Theis will be challenged by Democrat Timothy Johnson. A detailed account of all candidate filings is available on the Livingston County Clerkâs webpage. A link is available below. (JM)
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Suspects In High School Shooting Plot Headed For TrialSuspects In High School Shooting Plot Headed For Trial
The three teens charged in an alleged plot to shoot up Linden High School have been bound over for trial. 18-year-old Ryan Stevens of Linden, 15-year-old Cody Brewer of Wolverine Lake and 15-year-old Lamarr Dukes of West Bloomfield are charged with conspiracy to commit first-degree premeditated murder, a felony punishable by up to life in prison and false report or threat of terrorism, a felony punishable by up to 20 years in prison. A judge on Tuesday determined there was enough evidence to send the case to trial in Genesee County Circuit Court. Authorities allege Stevens enlisted his co-defendants to bring guns to school and kill a female student who had made disparaging remarks about him online. They then allegedly made remarks online about beating and raping her, which she reported to the Linden High School liaison officer. An FBI agent previously testified that texts between the suspects included photos of Brewer and Dukes with guns. Stevens, who is jailed under a $200,000 bond, remains lodged at the Genesee County Jail. Brewer and Dukes are both under $100,000 bonds at the Regional Detention Center. No new court dates were set.
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Westbound I-96 To See Lane Closures This WeekendWestbound I-96 To See Lane Closures This Weekend
Construction will cause single lane closures on I-96 this weekend near Fowlerville. Westbound I-96 between M-52 and Fowlerville Road will be down to one lane beginning at 9pm this Friday. Concrete pavement patching will be going on all weekend, with both lanes scheduled to open back up at 5am Monday, the 25th. During this time the entrance ramp from Fowlerville Road to westbound I-96 will also be closed. A signed detour will be posted, directing traffic to the M-52 interchange by way of Grand River. (MK)
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