A major section of the Martin Luther King Jr. Street bridge in Grand Rapids will close March 2, 2026, for reconstruction. The closure is expected to last up to nine months with significant detours.
A new MDOT study is evaluating multiple routes, projected ridership, and different types of trains that could finally link Michigan’s two largest cities by rail.
Construction from late September through October will impact drivers at the I-196/US-131 interchange in Grand Rapids. Repairs include concrete, painting, and bearing replacement. East- and westbound lanes and ramps will be affected.