Ramp from westbound I-196 to U.S. 131 will remain closed for months due to crash

MDOT looking at temporary fix to reopen ramp

GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – The Michigan Department of Transportation is looking at a temporary fix to get the ramp from westbound Interstate 196 to southbound US-131 open around the start of January. It has been closed since Tuesday morning when a semi crashed into the ramp and caused “very significant damage.” MDOT said Wednesday morning the ramp would be closed until April 30, 2026 for repairs, but later revised that statement. Spokesman …

Grand Rapids highway ramp closes for months after crash. What we know

The truck was southbound in the center lanes when the front end began to pitch left and the vehicle crashed, a news release says.

Neighbors bear the burden: Ramp closure after crash brings highway congestion to front doors

If you drive on the highways in downtown Grand Rapids, you'll want to know about an on-ramp closure. SEE MORE: Semi-truck crash in Grand Rapids closes US-131 on-ramp 'indefinitely,' state police sayThe ramp from Westbound I-196 to Southbound US-131 will be closed for at least several weeks following a semi-truck crash on Tuesday.This will impact not only drivers, but neighbors too, as traffic will now be rerouted through a west-side neighborhood…

Ramp from westbound I-196 to U.S. 131 will remain closed for months due to crash

Construction crews will begin repairing a bridge that was damaged following a rollover crash.

MDOT eyes quick fix to reopen I-196/US-131 ramp after crash

After initially saying a busy downtown Grand Rapids ramp would be closed for months following a crash, the Michigan Department of Transportation is now saying it hopes to get a temporary fix in place and reopen it around the new year.

I-196 ramp on US-131 now closed through April after semi crash

A key Grand Rapids ramp will now be closed for months after a semi crash Tuesday, causing significant traffic disruptions and requiring drivers to find new routes.