Smoother ride ahead on I-96 between M-37 and Cascade Road in Grand Rapids

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is investing approximately $3 million to rebuild 3 miles of I-96 between M-37 (E. Beltline Avenue) and Cascade Road in Grand Rapids. The project includes joint repair and asphalt resurfacing.

"Across Michigan, we are moving dirt and fixing the damn roads to grow our economy, helping Michiganders go to work, drop their kids off at school and run errands safely," said Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. "By the end of this construction season, we will have fixed, repaired or replaced nearly 24,500 lane miles of roads and 1,900 bridges, supporting thousands of good-paying, local jobs without raising taxes by a dime. This year, let's build on our momentum to pass a bipartisan local road funding plan so we can keep fixing our damn roads and creating good-paying, local jobs."

County:
Kent

Highway:
I-96

Closest city:
Grand Rapids

Start date:
Monday, May 12, 2025

Estimated end date:
Mid-July 2025

Traffic restrictions:
Weeknight (7 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.) lane closures, ramp closures and total closures with detours will be in effect throughout the project. Weekend restrictions will remain in place until 9 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Ramps at the I-96 interchanges with E. Beltline Avenue, M-21 (Fulton Street) and Cascade Road will be closed intermittently. Nightly total closures will be in place at the I-96/I-196 junction, with westbound traffic detoured to Cascade Road and eastbound traffic detoured to E. Beltline Avenue.

Jobs numbers:
Based on economic modeling, this $3 million investment is expected to directly and indirectly support 29 jobs.

Safety Benefits:
This project will improve the ride and extend the service life of the roadway.