Quick answer: The I-94 Business Loop bridge on Louis Glick Highway between Jackson Street and Mechanic Street in Jackson has been closed since July 6 for a $13.1 million deck replacement, and MDOT’s schedule has it reopening at 7 p.m. on Friday, October 16 — less than two weeks away. Until then, the detour via M-106 (Cooper Street) to Washington Avenue stays in effect.
Sections below are labeled FACT or COMMENTARY. Facts are sourced; commentary is editorial analysis.
FACT: What’s closed and for how long
- MDOT is replacing the bridge deck and doing maintenance work on I-94 Business Loop (Louis Glick Highway) between Jackson Street and Mechanic Street in Jackson, Jackson County.
- The closure began 6 p.m. Monday, July 6, 2026 and the estimated end date is 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, 2026.
- The bridge itself is fully closed; traffic is detoured via M-106 (Cooper Street) to Washington Avenue. Motorists should expect delays.
- The $13.1 million investment is expected to directly and indirectly support nearly 111 jobs, based on economic modeling.
- Media contact listed on the release: MDOT University Region media representative Aaron Jenkins, 517-243-9075.
FACT: Why the closure matters now
- As of Saturday, Oct. 3, roughly two weeks remain on the published schedule before the bridge reopens.
- The improvements are intended to extend the life of the bridge and keep it safe for travel, with the full closure chosen to keep workers and motorists safe during deck replacement.
- The detour has been pushing east-west business-loop traffic through Cooper Street and Washington Avenue all summer and into fall.
COMMENTARY: The end of an annoying summer is in sight
Three-plus months of a fully closed bridge on one of Jackson’s main east-west arteries is the kind of inconvenience drivers just learn to route around — and then forget about once the barrels come down. The practical note here is the date: if MDOT hits its Oct. 16 target, normal patterns on Louis Glick Highway return before the end of the month. As always with construction schedules, the published end date is an estimate — weather and final work can shift it. Check MDOT’s current advisories before counting on the reopening.
FAQ
When does the Louis Glick Highway bridge reopen?
MDOT’s estimated end date for the I-94 Business Loop bridge deck replacement between Jackson Street and Mechanic Street is 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, 2026.
What is the detour?
Traffic is detoured via M-106 (Cooper Street) to Washington Avenue. Expect delays through the work zone.
How much did the project cost?
$13.1 million, which MDOT says is expected to directly and indirectly support nearly 111 jobs.
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