5/7/14 - More than 100 Brighton-area business owners and residents turned out for an informational session this morning on an upcoming freeway project. Starting this summer, the US-23/I-96 interchange will be re-designed, including re-routed ramps. The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the event at the American Spirit Centre, featuring a presentation by the Michigan Department of Transportation. Among those in attendance was Real Estate Agent Gerald Wingerter, who says while itâs long overdue, heâs concerned that it will still be a surprise for many motorists. The biggest concern for many at todayâs meeting was the planned closure of Spencer Road, which is expected to last approximately 40 days. MDOT say that is being done first as Spencer will be a major detour route once the interchange work gets underway. Additionally Brighton Area School officials had concerns as Spencer Road is utilized as part of 47 different bus routes. Many of the business owners understood the construction would likely lead to decreases in customer traffic, but expressed support that long-standing issues were finally being addressed. (JK)
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