MDOT and MSU to hold community meetings regarding construction on Farm Lane

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

Agency: Transportation

WHAT: Public information meetings to learn more about the Michigan State University (MSU) Farm Lane underpass construction project

WHO: Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) staff
Michigan State University staff
General public

WHEN: Tuesday, Feb. 26, and Monday, March 3
6 - 8 p.m.
(Note: There will be a brief presentation at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m.)

WHERE: Feb. 26
East Lansing Hannah Community Center
819 Abbot Road

March 3
MSU Psychology Building, Room 118
MSU campus (parking available in Lot 9)

BACKGROUND: This spring, Farm Lane will be closed to pedestrians and vehicles from Mt. Hope Road, north to Trowbridge Road. The closure is needed for construction to lower Farm Lane under two railroad crossings: the Canadian National (CN) line just north of Service Road, and the CSX line just north of Mt. Hope Road. The project also involves widening the roadway, and adding bike paths and sidewalks.

During construction, traffic will be rerouted utilizing posted, local detour routes. Construction is expected to be completed in the summer of 2009.

To learn more about this project, please attend one of the information meetings on Feb. 26 or March 3.

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