I-75/I-69 ramp closures for bridge maintenance in Genesee County start Aug. 12

COUNTY:
Genesee

HIGHWAYS:

I-75
I-69
Ballenger Highway 

CLOSEST CITY:
Flint 

ESTIMATED DATE:  
Monday, Aug. 12, 2019

ESTIMATED COMPLETION DATE:       
Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019

PROJECT: 

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will complete structural repairs to the ramps at the I-75/I-69 interchange. This work is part of an overall $1 million investment in structural repairs to 12 bridges across Genesee and Lapeer counties. Work includes repairs to expansion joints, concrete patching to the bridge substructures, and steel repairs.

Project map: http://bit.ly/2yCcaHf

TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS:                     

The following ramp closures are expected:

• Northbound I-75 ramp to eastbound I-69, closed Aug. 12 – 17
• Southbound I-75 ramp to eastbound I-69, closed Aug. 18 – 24
• This work will require a single-lane closure on Ballenger Highway

This work is weather dependent. Motorists should follow the posted detour via westbound I-69, Bristol Road, and eastbound I-69.

SAFETY BENEFITS:
This work will repair critical bridge components necessary to extend the life of the infrastructure.