1/15/14 - The Michigan Department of Transportation held an informal meeting in Brighton Township last night to tell residents about plans to renovate the interchange between I-96 and US-23. MDOT plans to construct new through-lanes between the existing eastbound and westbound arms of I-96, turning the current lanes into collector-distributor lanes to make movement between the two freeways easier and safer. Last night, representatives from MDOT brought maps and diagrams explaining the planned improvements to the Brighton Township Hall, where they discussed the project with township residents and leaders. Three new bridges will be built over US-23, and the six existing bridges will be replaced. The roughly $50 million project is planned to start sometime between mid-summer and early fall, and MDOT hopes to finish it by the end of 2015. Construction is broken into three phases to help ensure there is minimal impact on traffic along I-96 and US-23, but officials say once work begins Spencer Road and its eastbound exit ramp will be shut down for 40 to 45 days. Residents and commuters are encouraged by MDOT to sign up for email updates on the construction. Follow the link below to visit the project summary on MDOTâs website. That page includes a link to sign up for email alerts. (TD)
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