The Argument
The I-94 Business Loop (Louis Glick Highway) bridge in Jackson — between Jackson Street and Mechanic Street — remains closed for bridge deck replacement, with MDOT’s estimated end date set for 7 p.m. Friday, October 16, 2026. Traffic detours via M-106 (Cooper Street) to Washington Avenue. If your route crosses downtown Jackson this week, build in extra time.
What’s Closed and Until When
FACT (MDOT press release, July 2, 2026): MDOT’s bridge deck replacement and maintenance work on I-94 Business Loop (Louis Glick Highway) between Jackson Street and Mechanic Street in Jackson, Jackson County, began Monday, July 6, 2026. The estimated end date is 7 p.m. Friday, October 16, 2026. The project requires closing the bridge; traffic is detoured via M-106 (Cooper Street) to Washington Avenue, and motorists should expect delays.
The Detour Route
- Detour: M-106 (Cooper Street) to Washington Avenue
- Expect: delays, especially at peak hours
- Project cost: $13.1 million investment, expected to directly and indirectly support nearly 111 jobs (per MDOT’s economic modeling)
COMMENTARY: Louis Glick Highway is a workhorse corridor through Jackson — downtown commuters, deliveries, and anyone crossing the city feel this one. With the estimated reopening a week out, now is the time to lock in your alternate route rather than improvising each morning.
Also on Jackson Roads This Month
FACT: Separately, MDOT’s US-127 improvement project between Parnall Road and Bellevue Road in Jackson continues with intermittent lane and shoulder closures, estimated to end 5 p.m. Saturday, October 31, 2026 (per MDOT’s March 25, 2026 release). Bridge repairs over Territorial Road and paving operations are part of that $7.3 million project.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the I-94 Business Loop bridge reopen?
MDOT’s estimated end date is 7 p.m. Friday, October 16, 2026. Estimated dates can shift with weather and construction progress — treat it as the plan, not a promise.
What’s the official detour?
M-106 (Cooper Street) to Washington Avenue, per MDOT. Motorists should expect delays on the detour route.
Who do I contact with questions?
MDOT University Region media representative Aaron Jenkins, JenkinsA10@Michigan.gov, 517-243-9075 (per the MDOT release).
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