100th Street Overpass Over US-131 Closed for Months
MDOT says the it could take more than six months to repair the bridge.
US-131
Summer Road Construction
The Michigan Department of Transportation released a map of their 2017 road projects today.
If you normally head north on the weekends, it could be a slow go from Grand Rapids up to almost Big Rapids. Three different projects will take place on US-131 beginning in March.
You’ll Soon Get to Driver Faster on US-131
US-131 will be on of the Michigan freeways where the speed limit is going up.
Earlier this month, Governor Snyder approved a bill that will raise the speed limit on freeways and rural highways around Michigan. US-131, with about 600 miles of other freeways will raise their speeds up to 75mph...
The S-Curve’s Anti-Icing System To Be Retired After Winter Has Ended
Did you know that the S-Curve on US-131 has an anti-icing system built into the bridge? I didn't, so it was a double shock for me when the Michigan Department of Transportation announced that this winter will be the last time that it will run...
US 131 Construction in Grand Rapids Requires Patience
If you're planning to enter or pass through Grand Rapids from the south on US 131, as far as I can see, you have two options.
MDOT Drops Rest Area Name
The Michigan Department of Transportation removed the name of a retired MDOT engineer from a US-131 rest area after he pleaded no contest to a sex offense.
Lansing State Journal story 1-26-11
GR Press story 1-3-11