Public open house to discuss reconstruction of I-96/Cascade Road interchange

LANSING, MI – A public open house to discuss the planned 2015-16 reconstruction of the I-96/Cascade Road interchange in Grand Rapids Township.

Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and township officials will be available for questions and comments.

WHEN:

Monday, Feb. 2, 2015

4-6 p.m.

WHERE:

Heather Hills Care Center

1157 Medical Park Drive SE

Grand Rapids           

Special accommodations: 616-464-1800           

BACKGROUND:

MDOT will make safety and operational improvements at I-96 and Cascade Road by reconfiguring the interchange to a diverging diamond interchange (DDI). This includes reconstructing Cascade Road between Cascade West Parkway and Kenmoor Avenue, and replacing the Cascade Road bridge over I-96 with two new bridges. See current/future configuration pictures below.

For more information, go to http://www.michigan.gov/mdotprojects.