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Public Meeting Tuesday On I-275 Overhaul Project About To Begin

LIVONIA (WWJ) - Will you daily commute be affected by major freeway construction about to begin?

The public is invited to attend a special meeting informational meeting on the upcoming I-275 repair project in the cities of  Novi, Livonia and Farmington Hills.

The meeting — held Tuesday, April 12 by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) staff — will feature a presentation at 5 p.m., with a repeat presentation from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m.

There will also be exhibits displaying project locations, types of work, and detours. Interested parties   will have the opportunity to meet the construction team and learn details about the project, including schedule and detours.

Work on the $75 million project, scheduled to begin soon and end in fall, will include replacing 13 miles of concrete pavement on I-275 from north of 5 Mile Road to the I-96/I-696/M-5 interchange, including all the ramps on Mile roads and at the I-96/I-696/M-5 interchange.

The project also includes shoulder work on I-275, concrete repairs on I-696, repairs on   16 bridges, drainage improvements, and intelligent transportation systems (ITS) work.

The meeting will take place at Davenport University, 19499 Victor Parkway in Livonia.

For people with disabilities or limited English-speaking ability, large print materials, auxiliary aids or the services of   interpreters, signers, or readers are available upon request. Please call 248-275-9248 or e-mail mdot-275feedback@michigan.gov.

For update on the project anytime, including the latest road closures, visit revive275.com.

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