The Michigan Department of Transportation has projects underway along Interstate 196 in Berrien and Van Buren counties to remove trees and create a larger vehicle safety area when cars and trucks unexpectedly leave the highway. MDOT’s Nick Schirripa says they will be repaving a seven and half mile stretch between I-94 and the Hagar Shore Road exit on I-196 this year, as it’s become badly marred by potholes.
“Some bridge work on M-63, or Hagar Shore Road, over I-196 at Exit 7. That will be reconstructed,” says Schirripa.
He adds there will be a new lane added from westbound I-94 to northbound I-196. The work will start in May and is expected to run into November.
