Repairs along I-69 in Clinton and Shiawassee counties expected to begin Monday, April 9

Contact: Kari Arend, MDOT Office of Communications, 517-750-0406

Agency: Transportation

April 4, 2007 - - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will oversee improvements to five miles of I-69 between Peacock Road in Clinton County, east to Shaftsburg Road in Shiawassee County. In addition, ramp improvements will take place at the Woodbury Road/I-69 interchange (Exit 98) and at the Woodbury Road rest area along westbound I-69.

Improvements include pavement restoration and shoulder upgrading along the median, or left lane, of I-69, and a concrete inlay on the outside, or right lane, of I-69.

One lane of traffic will be maintained in each direction on I-69. Lane closures will be in place around-the-clock, seven days a week until construction is completed. During ramp work, ramp traffic will be detoured. The contractor is restricted to work on only one ramp at a time in order to reduce the inconvenience to motorists. And at the rest area, the facility will be closed for a portion of the summer to accommodate repairs.

All work is expected to be completed by November 2007.

This $6.7 million project continues a commitment by MDOT and the Granholm administration to create jobs, improve quality of life, and provide the highest quality transportation services for Michigan residents and businesses.

For up- to-date information on this project, there is an updated list of statewide lane closures accessible on the MDOT Web site at www.michigan.gov/laneclosures.

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