Lansing, MI – Drivers using westbound I-94 near Jackson should plan for overnight delays this Thursday as crews close the highway at Airport Road to complete bridge repairs, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT).
The full closure begins at 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, and will last until 6 a.m. Friday, Dec. 12. During this time, all westbound lanes of I-94 will be shut down while MDOT crews work to repair damage from a high-load strike that occurred on April 11.
According to MDOT, the overnight work is part of a $1 million bridge repair project expected to support roughly 10 jobs through direct and indirect employment. The project aims to replace the damaged section of the bridge and improve long-term safety for motorists in Jackson County.
Drivers are urged to use alternate routes and allow extra time for travel during the closure. Delays are likely, especially during early evening hours.
The work is weather-dependent, and officials advise motorists to monitor Michigan.gov/Drive or local MDOT social channels for real-time updates and detour maps.
This project is one of several ongoing infrastructure improvements across southern Michigan this winter aimed at maintaining safe and reliable travel corridors.
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