Robb Westaby
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Fuel cleanup from rolled semi closes US-131 for hours near Rockford
US-131 northbound was closed for hours in the early Tuesday morning due to a rolled semi and large fuel spill. → Read More
What’s up with I-69 construction?
The news on the project to reconstruct I-69 between Marshall and Charlotte is generally good. This project is close to 70 percent done → Read More
What’s up with the I-94 widening project?
Drivers on I-94 and the interchanges at Portage Road and Sprinkle Road have been dealing with construction since late 2020. The project is now about four months behind schedule → Read More
What’s up with closing I-196 at the Grand River?
The Michigan Department of Transportation announced I-196 eastbound over the Grand River would be closed, scheduled to begin in October 2022, but it has been delayed. → Read More
What’s up with I-96 at Fulton Street?
The plan sounded simple enough: Add a ramp from M-21 Fulton Street to eastbound I-96. Why the project was rescheduled. → Read More
$5.19 a gallon may be the new norm for gas this week
A scattering of stations charging $5.19 a gallon has been spotted by drivers and reported to the Gas Buddy app. More and more stations are expected to charge that price as the week progresses. → Read More
Work begins Monday on I-96 in Walker, including major ramp closure
The delayed closure of the ramp from I-96 eastbound to US-131 southbound will begin Monday, May 2, says the Michigan Department of Transportation. → Read More
A big day for big road projects
a big day for road crews in West Michigan. Several big projects in the area are scheduled by the Michigan Department of Transportation to begin. → Read More
Bridge Street closure under US-131 delayed again
The closure of Bridge Street under US-131 has been delayed to March 7. → Read More
Delayed bridge project to finally close Byron Road over Macatawa River
Byron Road over the Macatawa River will be closed beginning March 1. → Read More
Current phase in I-94 widening project delayed by COVID, shortages, and bridge redesign
Drivers taking I-94 between Sprinkle Road and Lovers Lane won’t see the end of this year’s construction until January 2022. → Read More
Victims identified in M-6 crash, westbound lanes remain closed at Wilson Avenue through Thursday
The closure of M-6 westbound due to a semi fire early Sunday will continue until Thursday 5 p.m., says the Michigan Department of Transportation. → Read More
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Road work to begin on 5 miles of US-31
GRAND HAVEN TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Pavement improvements are scheduled on US-31 soon, resulting in lane closures and traffic shifts. The construction will stretch from M-45 Lake Michigan Drive to Comstock Street in Grand Haven Township. The project will focus on renovation of concrete joists. Work begins Monday, September 28, and should be finished by November 2, 2020. → Read More
New closures in Grand Rapids include streets and an intersection
The intersection of Kalamazoo Avenue and Hall Street in Grand Rapids will be closed, as parts of both Burton Street and Alger Street. → Read More
More road projects ramp up in May
As the limited road construction season continues, drivers are going to encounter more local road closings and new projects on the region’s freeways. Here is what’s happening beginning May 1. → Read More
100th Street bridge project halted
The replacement of the 100th Street bridge over US-131 has been stopped, thanks to the coronavirus pandemic. The bridge gained notoriety a couple of years ago when it was repeatedly hit by overly high loads. → Read More
Kalamazoo County reports 2 more coronavirus deaths
KALAMAZOO COUNTY IS REPORTING TWO MORE DEATHS DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS. — Kalamazoo County is reporting two more deaths due to the coronavirus. Both of the individuals were older adults with underlying medical conditions, according to the Kalamazoo County Health & Community Services Department today. The county has seen five coronavirus deaths, and it has 64 coronavirus cases, according to its… → Read More
Long Road Distillers lays off 50 but hopes to sell bottles for take out
Long Road Distillers three locations are now closed due to coronavirus. → Read More
Items you should and shouldn't be recycling
If the city inspected your recycling, what would you learn? → Read More