Work on the I-94 rebuilding project in Berrien County, Michigan, is set to resume on February 6. This initiative marks the second year of a three-year plan, which involves a $204 million investment partially funded by Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s Rebuilding Michigan program.
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), alongside contractors Rieth Riley Construction, Kalin Construction, and Milbocker & Sons Inc., leads this effort. The focus for this year includes rebuilding westbound I-94 from Washington Avenue to Britain Avenue. Eastbound I-94 reconstruction is planned for 2026.
In 2024, efforts began to rebuild the section of I-94 between Puetz Road and Washington Avenue and the Exit 23 Red Arrow Highway interchange. This work is anticipated to be completed by June. Starting Thursday, the westbound I-94 ramp to Red Arrow Highway will be closed with a detour via Exit 22 John Beers Road.
From early March, work will commence on rebuilding westbound I-94 between Britain Avenue and Washington Avenue. During this period, two lanes will remain open in each direction. Several ramps and local roads will face closures intermittently. The project also includes building sound barriers, installing cable guardrails, constructing culverts, improving drainage systems, and placing new signs.
On March 11, MDOT plans to close several ramps with designated detours:
1. Westbound I-94 Exit 30 to Napier Avenue with a detour on southbound US-31 and Napier Avenue.
2. Napier Avenue entrance ramp to westbound I-94 with a detour on Napier Avenue and M-139.
3. Pipestone Road entrance ramp to westbound I-94 with a detour on Nickerson Avenue and M-139.
4. Westbound I-94 Exit 27 to Niles Avenue with a detour on M-139.
5. Niles Avenue entrance ramp to westbound I-94 with a detour on M-63 and M-139.
In addition to highway closures in 2025, non-highway closures are expected at Pipestone Road and Lincoln Avenue during bridge demolition and rebuilding phases; details will be provided as schedules are finalized.
This investment is projected through economic modeling to support approximately 2,911 jobs both directly and indirectly.
Governor Whitmer's Rebuilding Michigan program aims at long-term fixes that enhance infrastructure longevity while improving state highways crucial for economic activities due to high traffic volumes.
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