Monroe, MI - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is closing the Otter Creek Road ramp to northbound I-75 nightly from 9 p.m. until 6 a.m. beginning Wednesday night to allow crews to safely maintain traffic in this work zone.
MDOT is investing approximately $126 million to rebuild more than 4 miles of I-75 between Erie Road and Otter Creek, including rebuilding five bridges along with the ramps at Otter Creek and Luna Pier Roads. The majority of work for this project is taking place in 2023-2024, with preparations taking place this year.
Funding for this project is made possible by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's Rebuilding Michigan program to rebuild the state highways and bridges that are critical to the state's economy and carry the most traffic. The investment strategy is aimed at fixes that result in longer useful lives and improves the condition of the state's infrastructure.
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County:
Monroe
Highways:
I-75
Closest city:
Monroe
Start date:
9 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022
Completion date:
6 a.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022
Overall I-75 project completion date:
November 2024
Traffic restrictions:
This work will require closing the Otter Road ramps to I-75 nightly from 9 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14, until 6 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21.
Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes.
Jobs numbers:
Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to directly and indirectly support 1,600 jobs.
Safety benefit:
These improvements will provide increased safety and mobility in this area of I-75, which is a significant local and national trade corridor.