HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) — Eastbound I-196 is closed over the Grand River on the east side of US-131 through July. Traffic is detoured to northbound US-131 to eastbound I-96. The first access point to eastbound I-196 after the closure is the Ionia Avenue on ramp near Michigan Street.
This Michigan Department of Transportation project is improving several bridges at the I-196/US-131 interchange, including replacing the bridge deck on eastbound I-196 over the Grand River. I-196 will be rebuilt and widened with an additional lane in each direction between Fuller and Maryland avenues. This work includes rebuilding the eastbound and westbound I-196 bridges over Plymouth Avenue.
Eastbound I-196 traffic will detour north on US-131 to eastbound I-96. Two lanes of westbound I-196 will remain open into downtown Grand Rapids, and one lane of eastbound I-196 will remain open beginning at the Ionia Avenue on ramp near Michigan Street.
Drivers should be aware that lane closures and traffic shifts are set to happen throughout the season; Plymouth Avenue will remain closed under I-196 through November.
Drivers are encouraged to follow construction area rules for the safety of those working on these projects.
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