Jackson, MI – Drivers traveling through Jackson early Sunday morning should prepare for slowdowns as intermittent lane closures are scheduled on Interstate 94 near M-106 (Cooper Street).
According to the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), the closures are tied to permit-approved utility work being performed by Metro Fibernet LLC. The work is scheduled to begin at 7 a.m. Sunday, January 18, and is expected to wrap up by 11 a.m., weather permitting.
The activity will require intermittent lane closures on I-94 in both directions at the Cooper Street interchange. While no full closure is planned, MDOT says traffic flow will be temporarily restricted as crews move through different phases of the operation. The Michigan State Police (MSP) will be on-site providing traffic control throughout the work window.
Motorists should expect periodic delays, especially during peak moments of the operation, and are encouraged to plan extra travel time or consider alternate routes if possible. Even short-term closures can create backups on this stretch of highway, particularly for drivers heading through Jackson County or connecting to nearby local roads.
MDOT officials say the temporary closures are necessary to ensure the safety of both utility workers and drivers passing through the work zone. The permit work involves infrastructure activities that cannot be completed safely without restricting traffic flow.
Drivers are reminded to reduce speeds in work zones, follow posted signage, and remain alert for law enforcement and construction personnel.
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