I-69 traffic shift begins March 30 in Genesee County for project to improve 15 bridges

DAVISON, Mich. -The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will begin a traffic shift of eastbound I-69 traffic to the westbound side of I-69 from Morrish Road to Bristol Road starting Monday, March 30, in Genesee County.

MDOT is investing $33.5 million to improve and repair 15 structures on I-69 between I-75 and Morrish Road in Genesee County as well as two additional structures near Sheridan Road in Shiawassee County. Work will include shallow and deep overlays, partial deck replacements, steel repairs, guardrails and approach work.

Counties:
Genesee
Shiawassee

Highway:
I-69

Closest communities:
Flint
Swartz Creek
Lennon

Start date:
Monday, March 30, 2026

End date:
November 2026

Overall project end date:
October 2027

Traffic Restrictions:
Eastbound I-69 traffic will be shifted onto westbound I-69 via a traffic crossover. The left lane of westbound I-69 will be used to accommodate eastbound traffic. The eastbound I-69 ramps at Miller Road will be closed during this work.

Bridge work between Morrish Road and Bristol Road will be completed in two phases. Bridges on the eastbound side of the roadway will be worked on from March to July of this year. The westbound side bridges will be addressed from August through November. Traffic restrictions for the westbound side work will be announced in advance.

Bridge work will continue in 2027 on structures located between I-75 and Miller Road.

Jobs numbers:
Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to directly and indirectly support 283 jobs.

Safety benefit:
Closing lanes during this type of work is necessary to provide the safest work area possible for crews and motorists. The planned bridge work will extend the overall services lives of these structures, providing drivers a much smoother ride.