5/6/14 - An informational meeting tomorrow morning aims to educate the different populations that will be affected by a large construction project at I-96 and US-23. The US-23/I-96 interchange will be re-designed, along with re-routed ramps and other improvements on the Spencer Road bridge over I-96. The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting the event, which will feature a presentation by the Michigan Department of Transportation on the planned improvements. M-DOT officials will review details of the project and timelines, including specific detour routes for Spencer Road and why the work is needed. One of the first impacts of the project will be to anyone that uses Spencer Road, which will be closed completely over I-96 for approximately 40 days. M-DOT Spokeswoman Kari Arend say signs and detours will be set up but they want to inform the public of the different routes now, particularly with the Spencer Road construction. The projected start date for work at the actual interchange will also be a little earlier than anticipated, likely in late June and early July, although Arend tells WHMI the impact to motorists traveling along I-96 should be minimal due to how construction is being staged with the overall project. Arend says the bulk of the work to really start the project will be done in the median of I-96 and should not cause any major problems. As construction draws near, Arend says the M-DOT website will serve as a good resource for the public, especially with timelines and detours. Wednesdayâs presentation meanwhile is free and open to the public from 7:30 to 9am at the American Spirit Centre on East Grand River in Brighton but registration is required through the Brighton chamber. A link is posted below to the chamber website along with an M-DOT flyer about the work. (JM)
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