From August 8, 2022
Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced five road projects slated to begin this week in Berrien, Clare, Ingham, Kent, and Van Buren counties. The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) projects include I-94 bridge demolition over Pipestone Road in Berrien County Bridge, work on southbound M-37 in Kent County, maintenance on US-127 ramps at Kipp Road in Ingham County, and I-196 ramp repaving in Van Buren County. Based on economic modeling, these investments will support 908 jobs.
“Across Michigan, we are moving dirt and fixing the damn roads to save drivers time and money. These investments across Berrien, Clare, Ingham, Kent, and Van Buren counties will support 908 jobs, and help Michiganders get to work, run errands, and explore our beautiful state safely,” said Governor Whitmer. “Since I took office through the end of 2022, we will have invested 70% more in our roads than the previous four years to fix over 16,000 lane miles of road and 1,200 bridges, supporting nearly 89,000 jobs. Both my Rebuilding Michigan Plan and the bipartisan Building Michigan Together Plan are helping us build safe, reliable infrastructure that makes a difference for families and small business across the state. I’m proud of what we have accomplished, so let’s roll up our sleeves and keep getting things done."
Maintenance on US-127 Ramps at Kipp Road in Ingham County
MDOT will close both Kipp Road ramps at southbound US-127 for maintenance. This work is part of the multi-year US-127 resurfacing and bridge repair project in Ingham County. MDOT is investing approximately $62 million to resurface 12.5 miles of pavement, repair 10 structures, improve drainage, and install guardrail and barrier wall on US-127 between the Jackson/Ingham county line and M-36 in Ingham County. Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to support 800 jobs.
Funding for this project is made possible by Governor 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.
| County: | Ingham |
| Highway: | US-127 |
| Closest city: | Mason |
| Start date: | Monday, Aug. 8, 2022 |
| Estimated end date: | Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022 |
| Traffic restrictions: | This work will require the US-127 southbound off ramp to Kipp Road and the Kipp Road on ramp to southbound US-127 to be closed. Please follow posted detours. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes. |
| Safety benefit: | These improvements will provide increased safety and mobility in this area of US-127, which is an important route for commuter, commercial, and tourism traffic. |
