New lights to be installed on US-131 through the S-curve

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is investing approximately $9 million to remove and replace the lighting on northbound and southbound US-131 between Wealthy and Pearl streets in Grand Rapids. The project includes new lights, poles and foundations.

County:
Kent

Highway:
US-131

Closest community:
Grand Rapids

Start date:
Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Estimated end date:
Mid-November 2026

Traffic restrictions:
Lane closures, ramp closures and traffic shifts will be in effect throughout the project.

Jobs numbers:
Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to directly and indirectly support 76 jobs.

Safety benefit:
The new lighting, poles and foundations will increase safety by improving visibility through this stretch of US-131 in downtown Grand Rapids, known as the S-curve.