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Jackson Street to close, Blackstone Street to reopen June 27 as part of Jackson railroad bridge project

June 26, 2023

LANSING, Mich. - On June 27, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will close Jackson Street while reopening parallel Blackstone Street with a new at-grade railroad crossing. This work is part of a project to simultaneously replace century-old Jackson and Mechanic street railroad bridges in early August.

County:
Jackson

Roads/Streets:
Jackson Street
Blackstone Street

Closest city:
Jackson

Start date:
7 a.m.
Tuesday, June 27, 2023

Completion date:
6 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023

Traffic restrictions:
Jackson Street will close on June 27. Mechanic, Detroit, and Van Buren streets will remain closed through the end of the project. Motorists should follow the posted detours. 

Safety benefit:
Replacing these bridges will ensure smooth and safe railroad operations while maintaining this vital part of the state's economy. Closing streets during this type of work is necessary to provide the safest work area possible for work crews and motorists.

Press Release MI Newswire Department of Transportation University Region Rail

Media Contact:

Michael Frezell

Communications Manager

FrezellM@Michigan.gov

517-281-6519

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