Westbound I-94 lane and ramp closures start July 13 in Berrien County

COLOMA, Mich. - As part of the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) two-year, $31.7 million investment to repave I-94 between Coloma and Watervliet, bridge rebuilding is set to start Sunday on westbound I-94 and westbound ramps at Friday Road and M-140, as well as on Hennesy Road.

County:
Berrien

Highway:
I-94

Closest community:
Coloma, Watervliet

Start date:
Sunday, July 13, 2025

Estimated end date:
Monday, Aug. 4, 2025

Traffic restrictions:
Friday Road ramp to westbound I-94 closed July 13 - Aug. 4.

Westbound I-94 Exit 39 ramp to Friday Road closed July 13 - Aug. 4.

M-140 ramp to westbound I-94 closed between July 13-14 and July 20 - Aug. 4.

Westbound I-94 will be reduced to single lane between M-140 and I-196 July 20 - Aug. 4.

Hennesy Road will be closed at I-94 July 14 - Aug. 4.

Jobs numbers:
Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to directly and indirectly support 302 jobs.

Safety benefit:
These improvements will provide increased safety and mobility in this area of I-94, which is a significant local and national trade corridor. Closing lanes during this type of work is necessary to provide the safest work area possible for crews and motorists.