MAP: Michigan road construction projects in 2017

DETROIT – We're approaching warmer months in Michigan, or as some call it, orange barrel season. 

The Michigan Department of Transportation released a full map and list of upcoming minor and major road projects happening this year.

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The biggest 2017 project has already started, as I-75 southbound is closed between Detroit and Downriver for the next two years. 

Here are some of the other notable projects happening around Michigan in 2017:

  • US-23: June-Aug: Resurface 10.6 miles from Little Black River to Mill Creek Discovery Park. 1 lane open under flag control. 
  • US-131: March-Aug: Reconstruct 3.5 miles from M-46 north to Montcalm/Mecosta county line.
  • I-75: March-Nov: Reconstruct 6.5 miles from south Ogernaw County line to Cook Rd. Lane closures and nighttime ramp closures.
  • I-94: March-August: Resurface 3.8 miles eastbound lanes from Hennesey Rd to east of Van Buren County line. Lane closures.
  • I-75 to I-475: April-Sept: Repair and reseal 13 miles from I-475 to Birch Run Creek. Traffic shifts and lane closures.
  • US-10/M-25: June-Aug: Resurface 12.6 miles of US-10/M-25 from Bay/Midland county line to west of Bay City.
  • US-23: Nov 2016-Dec 2017: Upgrade shoulders, replace and repair bridges, extend raps and resurface 10.5 miles from M-14 to Silver Lake Rd.
  • I-94: Apr-June: Repave 7.4 miles eastbound lanes from Sprinkle Rd to 40th St in Kalamazoo.

Below is a full map and list of projects happening in Michigan this year:

Looking for something specific? Check out:

- 2017 Road Projects in Metro Detroit

- 2017 Road Projects in West Michigan, Grand Rapids area

- 2017 Road Projects in the Upper Peninsula


About the Author:

Ken Haddad has proudly been with WDIV/ClickOnDetroit since 2013. He also authors the Morning Report Newsletter and various other newsletters, and helps lead the WDIV Insider team. He's a big sports fan and is constantly sipping Lions Kool-Aid.