Lansing, MI – Major construction along US-127 in Ingham and Clinton counties continues this week as crews work to rebuild one of mid-Michigan’s busiest transportation corridors.
According to the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), the multi-phase project stretches from the Ingham/Jackson county line north to the I-69 interchange. Work began in 2022 and is scheduled to continue through 2026, with various closures and lane restrictions in place during different stages.
This year’s focus is on rebuilding the southbound lanes of US-127 between I-496 and I-96. MDOT officials said the work is expected to be completed by November. Northbound lanes in the same area were finished earlier this year.
The $500 million project is part of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s “Rebuilding Michigan” program, aimed at repairing high-traffic highways and bridges across the state. According to MDOT, the investment is designed to extend the life of Michigan’s roadways, improve safety and ease congestion on critical trade routes.
Maps released by MDOT show work zones near Holt, Mason, Leslie and other communities along the corridor. Resurfacing and bridge replacements were completed in 2023, while additional phases are scheduled for 2026 and 2027.
Officials encourage drivers to check real-time updates on Mi Drive before traveling through the area, as lane closures and detours may change daily. MDOT also posts progress photos and updates on its Facebook page.
“These improvements will provide increased safety and mobility in this area of US-127, which is a significant local and national trade corridor,” MDOT said in a statement.
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