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Michigan

Avenue Corridor

Reconstruction

Now Open

he successful reopening of the Michigan Avenue flow. The addition of dedicated bike lanes and updated
Corridor marks a major milestone for the region’s sidewalks strengthens the corridor’s role as a multi-modal
Tinfrastructure and economic vitality. The nearly two- transportation route. These improvements not only restore
year, $14.1 million investment spanned from Pennsylvania convenient access for small businesses and pedestrians
Avenue to Howard Street, covering a full rebuild of but also support the corridor’s larger development goals,
roadways, sidewalks, signals and utilities. including growth in healthcare, education, and local
investment.
As one of the region’s most critical gateways, linking
downtown Lansing, University of Michigan Health-Sparrow For business leaders and property owners in the Lansing
Hospital, Michigan State University and East Lansing, this region, the reopening signals a renewed opportunity.
corridor is vital for commuting, commerce and regional With the foundational infrastructure in place, the priority
connectivity. now shifts to leveraging this corridor for redevelopment,
attracting new jobs, serving commuters and enhancing
Key design changes along the Michigan Avenue the placemaking that supports growth. As the region looks
Corridor include a reduction from five lanes to four— ahead, Michigan Avenue stands ready to play a strategic
two westbound lanes, a center turn lane, and one role in the next chapter of Greater
eastbound lane—improving both safety and traffic Lansing’s growth. u

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