Roadwork Updates

Grand Rapids is easy to get around in-even when roadwork is in progress. Check out these links to avoid temporary traffic disruptions and plan a quick, convenient alternative route while we enhance Grand Rapids' roadways.

• City Street Projects
• Highway and Ramp Projects
• The Fix on 196 Project

Beginning April 12, one of Grand Rapids main highways, I-196, will be widened from two lanes to three lanes in each direction. This project is called "The Fix on I-196. Although this construction will shut down a part of I-196 near downtown, downtown Grand Rapids is still open for business and is easily accessible. To avoid back-ups and delays, the alternate route of M-6 to northbound US-131 is recommended. Simply exit at Pearl Street (85B) to visit DeVos Place convention center and hotels, museums, restaurants, nightlife and everything else Grand Rapids has to offer. Click on the link below for a printable map.

• Alternate Route to downtown Grand Rapids Map