BATTLE CREEK, MI (WNWN/WTVB) – The Capital Avenue bridge over I-94 in Battle Creek will be demolished by Michigan Department of Transportation crews starting at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, July 7.
Demolition is expected to be completed by noon Sunday, July 9, weather permitting. During the demolition, I-94 will be closed in both directions and detoured on the Capital Avenue ramps.
MDOT is encouraging motorists to find alternate routes during demolition.
The rebuilding of the bridge will start Monday, July 10, and is expected to be completed by September 23.
North and southbound Capital Avenue traffic will be detoured.
Northbound traffic will be detoured onto eastbound Beckley Road, northbound M-66, and westbound I-94.
Southbound traffic will be detoured onto westbound Knapp Drive, northbound Minges Road, westbound Watkins Road, southbound Helmer Road, and eastbound I-94.
A pedestrian detour will be posted on Beckley Road, Riverside Drive, and Minges Road.
A shuttle service is available, and Battle Creek Transit has service changes during the work. For more information, visit the City of Battle Creek website.
The demolition and rebuilding of the bridge is part of MDOT’s three-year, $160 million project to repave 10 miles of I-94 between Helmer Road and 17 1/2 Mile Road.
Nine bridges are also being rebuilt while six others are being repaired.
