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JACKSON COUNTY, MI -- A busy Jackson County road is closing for three weeks for repairs. The Jackson County Department of Transportation is closing Van Horn Road between M-50 and Rives Junction Road for culvert repair, ditching and recycling. The closure begins Monday, Aug. 8. More information about the closure can be found on JCDOT’s website and Facebook page. More from the Jackson Citizen Patriot:Power outages linger in Jackson County after thunderstorms with high windsNASCAR in Michigan: 12 burning questions as the series hits the Irish HillsAddison enters 2022 with new cast running familiar power rushing attackJackson man was shot, killed by girlfriend’s new boyfriend, family saysJackson County voters approved every tax proposal on the primary election ballot

JACKSON COUNTY, MI – Northbound traffic on U.S. 127 in Jackson County is being shifted as construction on the highway continues. The shift is expected to be complete by 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 26, Michigan Department of Transportation officials said. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes while this traffic shift is in progress. More from the Jackson Citizen Patriot:License plate-reading cameras are helping Jackson police solve crimesSteve Maddalena captures Jackson County Open titlePets of the week: Al loves to play in the pool. Miss Muffy is a cuddler‘Once a Packer, always a Packer.’ Jacktown Packers reuniting after 26 yearsMan arrested after allegedly trying to strangle 15-year-old in Jackson

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JACKSON, MI – An I-94 exit ramp in Jackson County is closing for three weeks for construction. The Michigan Department of Transportation will close the westbound I-94 exit ramp to southbound U.S. 127/M-50/West Avenue in Jackson for rebuilding from 9 a.m. Wednesday, June 22, until 5 p.m. Wednesday July 13. Traffic is being detoured via northbound U.S. 127/M-50 to the Springport Road interchange, then south along southbound U.S. 127/M-50/West Avenue. This work is part of MDOT’s ongoing $120-million investment to rebuild and widen I-94 near the Airport Road interchange to just west of the east U.S. 127/I-94 interchange in Blackman and Leoni townships. The I-94 project involves upgrading the U.S. 127/M-50 (West Avenue)/I-94 interchange to a diverging diamond interchange, the Elm Road interchange with roundabouts and the Lansing Avenue bridge over I-94.

JACKSON COUNTY, MI – An M-50 ramp to U.S. 127 in Jackson County is closing so a bridge can be demolished. The Michigan Department of Transportation is closing the M-50 ramp to northbound U.S. 127 and northbound U.S. 127 Business Route/M-50 near Vandercook Lake to demolish the U.S.127 bridge over the Norfolk Southern Railroad. Related: U.S. 127 being reduced to one lane for several months in the Jackson areaThe closure is taking place from 7 a.m. Tuesday, March 15, to 6 p.m. Friday, March 25. Motorists should seek an alternate route. More from the Jackson Citizen Patriot:Drugs, gun, $24K in cash seized in Jackson CountyVote for Jackson-area Athlete of the Week for March 7-12Longtime Jackson administrator chosen to lead Battle Creek-area districtMichigan’s Best Local Eats: Huge stuffed burgers are a staple at Rookie’s Burger BarManchester wrestler Jacob Bunn narrowly wins Jackson-area Athlete of the Week vote

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JACKSON COUNTY, MI – A westbound I-94 lane is closing for two days this week. The single-lane closure on westbound I-94 from M-106 (Cooper Street) to U.S.127/M-50 is in effect from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 1, and Thursday, Dec. 2. It is being done for maintenance on the Lansing Avenue overpass, according to Michigan Department of Transportation officials. Related: What to expect for continued I-94 construction this winter in Jackson CountyMore from the Jackson Citizen Patriot:Departing Jackson mayor dedicates park as a memorial for workers killed on the jobVehicle stolen in Jackson recovered in Indiana, police sayCommunity Christmas Dinner back at Queen’s ParishMaking Jackson a place of equity, inclusion is his legacy, out-going city mayor saysMichigan’s Best Local Eats: Daily Grind and Food Hub in Jackson offers coffee with fresh food options

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JACKSON, MI – U.S. 127/M-50 (West Avenue) will close at I-94 in Jackson this weekend for box culvert removal. Traffic will then move west via Parnall Road to access U.S. 127/M-50. Southbound U.S. 127/M-50 traffic is being detoured west via Parnall Road to M-106 (Cooper Street) then south to I-94. West Avenue traffic will continue via westbound I-94 to the West Avenue exit. The I-94 project involves upgrading the U.S. 127/I-94 interchange to a diverging diamond interchange, the Elm Road interchange with roundabouts, and the Lansing Avenue bridge over I-94.

JACKSON COUNTY, MI – Construction on I-94 and U.S. 127/West Avenue in Jackson continues to make progress as contractors begin to shut down for the winter, Michigan Department of Transportation officials said. 127/M-50 (West Avenue) interchange. This includes building the new eastbound I-94 bridge over U.S. 127/M-50 (West Avenue) and rebuilding the eastbound I-94 ramp to U.S. 127/M-50 (West Avenue), which is currently closed. Work also continues on concrete paving on the west half of U.S. 127/M-50 (West Avenue) through the area of the interchange. Road work connecting to the new bridge won’t be complete until summer 2022, officials said.

JACKSON, MI -- The U.S 127/M-50 (West Avenue) ramp to eastbound I-94 will be closed for rebuilding. The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will close the ramp starting at 6 a.m. Monday, Nov. 15 and will reopen at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 19. U.S. 127/M-50 (West Avenue) traffic will be detoured to eastbound Parnall Road then southbound M-106 (Cooper Street) to enter eastbound I-94 at the M-106 (Cooper Street) interchange. The I-94 project involves upgrading the U.S.127/M-50 (West Avenue)/I-94 interchange to a diverging diamond interchange, the Elm Road interchange with roundabouts, and the Lansing Avenue bridge over I-94. Gretchen Whitmer’s Rebuilding Michigan program to rebuild state highways and bridges that are critical to the state’s economy and carry the most traffic.

JACKSON, MI – The exit ramp from eastbound I-94 to U.S. 127/M-50 (West Avenue) is closing for rebuilding. The ramp is closing at 6 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, and is expected to reopen at 6 a.m. Monday, Dec. 6, Michigan Department of Transportation officials said. Eastbound I-94 traffic heading to U.S. 127/M-50 (West Avenue) is being detoured via eastbound I-94 to the M-106 (Cooper St) interchange, then via westbound I-94 to U.S. 127/M-50 (West Ave). This work is part of MDOT’s ongoing $120-million investment to rebuild and widen I-94 near the Airport Road interchange to just west of the east U.S. 127/I-94 interchange in Blackman and Leoni townships. Gretchen Whitmer’s Rebuilding Michigan program to rebuild the state highways and bridges critical to the state’s economy and carry the most traffic.

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JACKSON COUNTY, MI – U.S. 127 at M-50 is being reduced to one lane in both direction for deck repairs. The Michigan Department of Transportation will begin construction at 7 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 26, and is expected to finish at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 24. The repairs will close one lane northbound and southbound on U.S. 127 at M-50. The work is being done to help improve and extend the life of the bridge, MDOT officials said. Closing lanes during this type of work is necessary to provide the safest work area possible for crews and motorists, officials said.

JACKSON, COUNTY, MI – U.S. 12 is closing in Jackson County for drain culvert replacements. The Michigan Department of Transportation will close U.S. 12 at M-50 near Brooklyn starting at 7 a.m. Monday, Oct. 25. The roadway is closing for MDOT to replace the drain culverts at the intersection. U.S. 12 traffic will be detoured through M-124 during the construction, officials said. More from the Jackson Citizen Patriot:Albion brewery’s ‘Iron Lion Blonde’ ale roars to a national awardSuspect in Jackson homicide hospitalized after shooting himself, police sayCOVID relief funds will purchase new equipment for Jackson County Sheriff’s Office7 students suspended after fight at Jackson charter school, officials sayCity of Jackson has now sold 100 vacant side lots acquired through foreclosure

LENAWEE COUNTY, MI -- A Lenawee County resident is hospitalized in serious condition after being hit by a truck Wednesday, police said. Troopers from the Michigan State Police Monroe Post responded to a single-vehicle crash involving a pedestrian at about 6:50 a.m. Oct. 6, on M-52 south of M-50 in Franklin Township in northern Lenawee County, police said. The pedestrian was taken to ProMedica Charles and Virginia Hickman Hospital in Adrian with life-threatening injuries, police said. M-52 between M-50 and W. Russell Road was closed for about three hours as a result of the incident, police said. Troopers were assisted at the scene by the Raisin Township Police Department, Michigan State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement, Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Tecumseh Fire and Rescue and Lenawee Community Ambulance.

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JACKSON, MI -- The US-127/M-50 (West Avenue) overpass at I-94 is closing for bridge demolition. Traffic going north on U.S.-127/M-50 is being detoured along eastbound I-94 to the M-106 (Cooper Street) interchange. From there, drivers can either loop back to westbound I-94 or take northbound M-106 to westbound Parnall Road. Additionally, the eastbound I-94 right lane is being temporarily closed from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 1, between Elm Road and Airport Road, to shift traffic to the newly built roadway there. This work is part of MDOT’s ongoing $120-million investment to rebuild and widen I-94 near the Airport Road interchange to just west of the east U.S. 127/I-94 interchange in Blackman and Leoni townships.

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JACKSON, MI -- The right lane of I-94 westbound at US-127/M-50 (West Avenue) in Jackson will be closed for bridge approach repair. The lane was closed Aug. 16 and was expected to reopen for traffic at 6 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 17. This work is part of the Michigan Department of Transportation’s ongoing $120 million investment to rebuild and widen I-94 near the Airport Road interchange to just west of the east US-127/I-94 interchange in Blackman and Leoni Township. Gretchen Whitmer’s Rebuilding Michigan program to rebuild the state highways and bridges that are critical to the state’s economy and carry the most traffic. More from MLive:Chamber is now accepting applications for Leadership JacksonJackson mayor proposes spending $1.5M in federal funds to reduce gun violenceDemolition derby brings rugged competition to Jackson County FairRodeo brings riders, wrestlers and ropers to Jackson County Fair

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JACKSON, MI -- The southbound U.S. 127/M-50 ramp to westbound I-94 in Jackson is closed for rebuilding. The project will start at 6 a.m. Thursday, July 29, and is planned to be completed by 6 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 26. Traffic is being detoured through the Springport Road off ramp, to Airport Road and back to westbound I-94. The project is a part of the Michigan Department of Transportation’s ongoing $120-million investment to rebuild and widen I-94 near the Airport Road interchange to west of the east U.S. 127/I-94 interchange in Blackman and Leoni townships. More from MLive:Driver going wrong way on I-94 kills one near Jackson, police say‘We’re ready.’ Ogma Brewing Co. sets opening date after 3 years of delaysPets of the week: Vlad has ice-blue eyes.

MONROE COUNTY, MI – A man was killed Friday evening in a head-on crash with an oncoming pickup on M-50 in Monroe County. Rescue crews were called at 6:06 p.m. July 2, to a two-vehicle rollover crash on M-50 near Dixon Road in Raisinville Township, according to Michigan State Police. A Ford Taurus going east on M-50 crossed the centerline and collided with a Ford F-150 going west causing the pickup to roll multiple times, police said. The driver of the Taurus was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. The Ida Township Fire Department, Dundee Township Fire Department, LMR Fire Department, Monroe Community Ambulance and the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office assisted at the scene.

A driver was killed over the weekend when their car crossed the center line of a road in Monroe County and collided head-on with a pickup truck, police said.

An Adrian man was killed over the weekend after he drove off the roadway, re-entered and crashed into two other cars, injuring those drivers, according to police.

MONROE COUNTY, MI – An Adrian man was killed Saturday when he lost control of his vehicle and crashed into several other vehicles, killing another driver, while he was going too fast, police say. Cory James Sackett, 32, and James Beverly Glenn Jr., 65, died Saturday, June 19, in a crash on M-50 near Dennison Road on Dundee Township, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. Sackett suffered fatal injuries in the crash and was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office at 734-240-7557. Monroe Community Ambulance, the Dundee Township Fire Department and the Village of Dundee Police Department assisted at the scene.

An Adrian man and an Inkster man died from injuries sustained in a traffic crash Saturday afternoon on M-50, east of Dennison Road, near Dundee.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office at 734-240-7557.

The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office reported that a 32 year-old Adrian man was pronounced dead at the scene of a car crash in Dundee.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office at 734-240-7557.

JACKSON, MI - Crews are continuing construction on the new westbound I-94 bridge over West Avenue in Jackson, with the new deck expected to be poured Wednesday, June 16 and Thursday, June 17. Additionally, the contractor will continue placing permanent drainage structures on the new westbound I-94 alignment near the U.S. 127/M-50 interchange. Work is also continuing on the westbound I-94 pavement section in preparation of installing concrete pavement in late June and early July. The northbound U.S. 127/M-50 ramp to westbound I-94 remains closed for the summer. The southbound U.S. 127/M-50 ramp to eastbound I-94 will also remain closed and be maintained by a temporary ramp and traffic signal.

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The announced closures are part of phase two of the Jackson County I-94 Road and Bridge Reconstruction project. Crews will continue building the I-94 bridge over West Avenue and placing embankment along the new westbound I-94 roadway near the U.S. 27/M-50 interchange. During the week of May 17, drivers can expect the U.S. 127/M-50 ramp to westbound I-94 to be closed. At 9 p.m. on May 21, northbound and southbound U.S. 127/M-50 will be closed and detoured between I-94 ramps until 6 a.m. May 24. The southbound U.S. 127/M-50 ramp to eastbound I-94 is also closed and maintained by a temporary ramp with a temporary traffic signal.

JACKSON COUNTY, MI -- One lane of M-50 is closing in Napoleon Township next week for road maintenance. Crews are closing a portion of the road between U.S. 127 and South Street on Tuesday, April 27, to complete ditch maintenance, weather permitting, Jackson County Department of Transportation officials said. The work is intended to preserve roads and facilitate proper drainage, officials said. Related: Jackson road projects begin for 2021 season. MORE ON MLIVE:At-home COVID-19 vaccinations being offered to Jackson County residentsMichigan’s biggest hot rod auto show, Autorama, cancelled just days before the annual eventMichigan governor joins call for federal marijuana legalization on 4/20

BLACKMAN TOWNSHIP, MI — The Jackson County Department of Transportation will close Blackman Road in Blackman Township to through traffic between M-50 and Springport Road beginning Monday, April 19, officials said. Crews will be cutting and removing driveways and performing drainage work in preparation for road construction. Blackman Road will reopen at 4 p.m. end of each day. Work is expected to be complete on or before April 29, officials said. READ MORE FROM THE JACKSON CITIZEN PATRIOT:Meet MLive’s 2021 girls basketball Dream Team from JacksonMeet MLive’s 2021 boy basketball Dream Team from JacksonTake a peek inside the new Albert Kahn apartments in the former Citizen Patriot buildingUnique Jackson Spelling Bee leads to seventh-grader’s win after tiebreaking test

JACKSON, MI -- Some traffic patterns will shift on I-94 near Jackson as construction crews continue building a new bridge over West Avenue. Michigan Department of Transportation crews spent last week expanding temporary shoulders on I-94 and building the westbound highway bridge over West Avenue, officials said. Crews also began a peat excavation and swamp backfill where the future westbound I-94 roadway will be near the US-127/M-50 interchange. Nighttime single-lane closures are in place Monday through Wednesday, April 12-14, on westbound and eastbound I-94, officials said. Additionally, shoulders will be closed and the speed limit will continue to be reduced along eastbound and westbound I-94 from Airport to Dettman roads.

JACKSON COUNTY, MI -- Traffic was diverted off of M-50 in Napoleon Township Monday afternoon as firefighters from multiple departments battled a large swamp and grass fire. It’s been a busy week for firefighters all over Jackson County, Napoleon Township Fire Department Chief Greg Bickford said. Firefighters from Columbia, Grass Lake and Liberty townships were among the departments that assisted at the scene. Napoleon Township police and the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office provided assistance with traffic control. Read more:Fire displaces residents from Spring Arbor homeFire displaces residents from Jackson County houseJackson woman killed in shooting Saturday night2 men shot in drive-by in Jackson

EATON COUNTY, MI – Two teens were killed Saturday morning and several others were seriously injured when a teen driver ran a stop sign and crashed into a passing vehicle. The two other occupants, both 15, were taken to an area hospital to be treated for serious injuries, police said. The driver and passengers of the pickup were also taken to an area hospital to be treated for serious injuries, police said. The names of the deceased are not being released at this time and the crash remains under investigation. More from The Jackson Citizen Patriot:One dead in fiery crash with tree in Hillsdale CountyDriver dies in Jackson County after crashing into tree, police sayCelebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Jackson with these events

The Monroe County Fair Association has purchased 9.2 acres of mostly vacant land off M-50 to protect against future development in the area. The Monroe County Fair Association has purchased 9.2 acres of mostly vacant land off M-50 to protect against future development in the area. The fair wrapped up the deal this week with Ron Blank, a part owner of the property, said Stan Diroff, a member of the fair board of directors. There is a small single-car garage on the property used by the fair in the past that will remain, he said. The fair has owned the former Monroe Bank & Trust branch at the corner of M-50 and S. Raisinville since the bank closed several years ago.

MONROE, Mich. – A 47-year-old woman from Hudson was arrested Friday in connection with the death of Monroe County Animal Control officer Darrian Young. Michele Anne Dropulich was arraigned Saturday on charges of second degree murder and operating while intoxicated causing death and reckless driving causing death. Police believe Dropulich was speeding when she ran a red light at the intersection of Raisinville and South Custer roads on June 4, striking Young’s vehicle, killing her. Police said lab results revealed Dropulich was intoxicated at the time of the collision. Dropulich is being held at the Monroe County Jail.

BROOKLYN, MI -- Drivers in Brooklyn should prepare for delays downtown next week. The Michigan Department of Transportation will begin road work on M-50, or Main Street, in the southeastern Jackson County village, the agency said in a news release. Construction is expected to begin at 6 a.m. Monday, Sept. 28 and last until the evening of Thursday, Oct. 1. Historic Brooklyn bar transforms into Callaghan’s Coffee CafeOne lane will still be available but motorists should expect delays or seek an alternate route, according to the release. Crews will be resurfacing about a mile of the road and upgrading sidewalk ramps and pavement markings.

No one was injured, and firefighters rescued a cat from the blaze Wednesday afternoon. A three-alarm fire that may have been caused by smoking destroyed a manufactured home in the Raisin Ridge subdivision off M-50 in Raisinville Township Wednesday afternoon. No one was injured, and firefighters rescued a cat from the blaze. When it gets to the roof, it’s pretty much gone.”The homeowner and his son had already evacuated before firefighters arrived. Both the American Red Cross and Monroe Community Ambulance assisted the family, which had to find other lodging for the night.

MONROE, Mich. Officer Darrian Young was honored Saturday with a horse-drawn carriage procession on South Dixie Highway to Monroe Missionary Baptist Church. Police are still looking for the driver who struck Youngs vehicle June 4. Alcohol is believed to be a factor in the crash. The vehicle is described as a black 2014 Dodge Caravan with no license plate. At some point before the crash, the Dodge Caravan was damaged from the front end.

MONROE, Mich. The Monroe County Sheriffs Office is investigating a traffic crash involving a Monroe County Sheriffs Animal Control Division vehicle from their department that occurred in Monroe on Thursday. Officials say a 44-year-old woman was driving westbound on M-50 and disregarded a red light at the intersection of Raisinville and South Custer roads, striking the county sheriffs vehicle that was traveling south on Rasinville Road. The driver of the county sheriffs vehicle was transported to the hospital and listed in critical condition. Officials say the woman driver, from Hudson, Michigan, sustained serious injuries and was also taken to the hospital. The woman is believed to have been involved in a previous hit-and-run incident in Monroe, officials said.

After being cleared medically, the suspect was lodged in the Monroe County Jail on charges of fleeing and eluding, resisting arrest and reckless driving. A man was jailed Saturday night after fleeing from police that created a high-speed chase through Monroe neighborhoods and ended when the suspect crashed at M-50 and Telegraph Rd. After being cleared medically, the suspect, 26, was lodged in the Monroe County Jail on charges of fleeing and eluding, resisting arrest and reckless driving. Police said at one point the man started the vehicle and left the scene at a high rate of speed. The chase lasted for several minutes and ended when the suspect crashed the vehicle into an electrical pole on the southwest corner of M-50 and S. Telegraph.

Scott Michael Sulfaro, 50, of Monroe, died from injuries after being struck by a vehicle about 5 p.m. at M-50 and Winston Dr. The name of the pedestrian who was killed in a crash Friday on M-50 has been released. Scott Michael Sulfaro, 50, of Monroe, died from injuries after being struck by a vehicle about 5 p.m. at M-50 and Winston Dr., the Monroe City Police Department confirmed. When officers and Monroe Community Ambulance arrived on scene, medical treatment and life-saving measure were performed on Sulfaro, according to reports. The victim was transported to ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital, where he later was pronounced deceased.

The accident happened about 4: 49 p.m. Friday on S. Custer Rd. near Winston Drive; Monroe Police Department is investigating. A pedestrian died after being struck by a vehicle about 4:49 p.m. Friday in the intersection of M-50 (S. Custer Rd.) The Michigan Department of Transportation issued a traffic alert at 5 p.m. that M-50 (S. Custer Rd.) Anyone with information is asked to contact the Monroe Police Department at (734) 243-7500 or Detective Christopher Nelson at (734) 243-7509.

MONROE, Mich. – A pedestrian died Friday after they were hit by a vehicle in Monroe. Police said the victim was hit at the intersection of M-50 and Winston Drive. First reponders administered medical treatment to the victim at the scene and transported them to a hospital, where they were later pronounced dead. The victim’s name is not being released until family is notified. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Monroe Police Department at 734-243-7500 or Detective Christopher Nelson at 734-243-7509.

The accident happened when one of the vehicles attempted to pass a car on M-50 west of Monk Rd. Four people were injured, including one man seriously, in a two-car crash in Dundee Township last week when one of the vehicles attempted to pass the other car on M-50 west of Monk Rd. According to the Monroe County Sheriffs Office, the accident happened at 9:13 p.m. Jan. 9 in front of a home at 17600 Tecumseh Rd. The man was taken by Monroe Community Ambulance to St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor, where he was treated for his injuries. The driver was taken by ambulance to ProMedica Toledo Hospital, where he was to undergo toxicology tests.