I-196 Construction Affects Exit 41 this Summer

​Construction begins Monday, March 22, 2021 for the reconstruction of southbound I-196 between Holland and Saugatuck. The project includes shifting southbound traffic onto the northbound roadway. One lane of travel will be maintained in each direction on I-196 over the course of the project. The roadway reconstruction is scheduled to be completed in November.

For the first stage of the project southbound traffic will be shifted north of Blue Star Highway and return to the southbound roadway south of 130th. A sketch of this stage is attached. This stage will last until July. The southbound ramps at exit 41 will be closed during this time.
 
Additional lane closures notices for bridge and/or culvert work within the project limits will be announced with this email list prior to those closures.
 
The rest area located on southbound I-196, north of Saugatuck will be also be closed on March 22, 2021 will remain closed until Spring of 2022.