US 131 to Close at 28th Street Next Weekend
Major detour through Grand Rapids next weekend.
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100th Street Overpass Over US-131 Closed for Months
MDOT says the it could take more than six months to repair the bridge.
Heading North out of Grand Rapids this Summer Could be a Slow Journey
The Michigan Department of Transportation released a map of their 2017 road projects today.
If you normally head north on the weekends, it could be a slow go from Grand Rapids up to almost Big Rapids. Three different projects will take place on US-131 beginning in March.
US-131 WILL BE 75MPH
US-131 will be on of the Michigan freeways where the speed limit is going up.
Earlier this month, Governor Snyder approved a bill that will raise the speed limit on freeways and rural highways around Michigan. US-131, with about 600 miles of other freeways will raise their speeds up to 75mph...
The S-Curve’s Anti-Icing System To Be Retired After Winter Has Ended
Did you know that the S-Curve on US-131 has an anti-icing system built into the bridge? I didn't, so it was a double shock for me when the Michigan Department of Transportation announced that this winter will be the last time that it will run...
US-131 Closure Until September
Now through September 1st, the ramp on southbound US-131 to Market Avenue will be closed. The closure started (Tuesday, 7/5) at 9 a.m.
The ramp currently has two lanes which both let you go straight or make a right turn. Once finished, the ramp will have 3 lanes with one lane designated for right turns only...