Public meeting April 21 to discuss replacing E. Beltline Avenue bridge over I-96 in 2027

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is hosting a public meeting next week regarding next year's project to replace the M-44/M-37 (E. Beltline Avenue) bridge over I-96. MDOT staff will provide information on project details, traffic maintenance and scheduling. The public is invited to stop by any time during the meeting to learn more about the project and provide comments.

Who:
Community stakeholders
City representatives
Local businesses
Interested residents
MDOT staff

When:
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
4 - 6 p.m.

Where:
MDOT Transportation Service Center
2660 Leonard St. NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525

Accessibility:
Attendees who require mobility, visual, hearing, written, or other assistance for effective participation should contact Orlando Curry at 517-241-7462 or [email protected], preferably at least five business days prior to the scheduled meeting. Forms are located on the Title VI webpage. Requests made after this timeframe will be evaluated and honored to the extent possible.

Project information:
In 2027, MDOT will replace the original East Beltline Avenue bridge over I-96. The project also includes building a nonmotorized path across the bridge and bridge improvements over the Grand Rapids Eastern Railroad crossing just south of I-96.