Pontiac, MI - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) began intersection improvements at I-75 Business Loop (BL) (Woodward Avenue) and South Boulevard in Pontiac Wednesday, March 15, 2023.
MDOT is investing $3.1 million to complete intersection safety improvements on I-75 BL (Woodward Avenue) at South Boulevard. The project will reconstruct southbound I-75 BL and install indirect left turns.
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County: Oakland
Closest city: Pontiac
Roadway: I-75BL (Woodward Avenue)
Start date: Wednesday, March 15, 2023
End date: Late fall 2023
Traffic restrictions: Initially, northbound and southbound I-75 BL will remain open, with one lane of traffic closed in each direction. Delays are expected during the morning and afternoon drive times.
Jobs numbers: Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to directly and indirectly support 38 jobs.
Safety benefit: This project will improve safety by changing the existing direct left turn movements to indirect left turns, improving pedestrian crossings, and installing new traffic signals.