M-89 Closed in Plainwell; I-96 Lane Closure Shifts to WB

Notice came down this afternoon that a water main break has closed M-89 east of US-131 in Plainwell.

A detour is already set up, using Acorn Street, Industrial Parkway, and 8th Street.

Expect this detour to remain in place through tomorrow (Tuesday, May 5).

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You can expect traffic to be consistently slow on I-96 during daytime hours from Plainfield Avenue to the Grand River.

On I-96 around the Grand River, eastbound drivers saw relief this morning. After several weeks of slow traffic and backups, both lanes are open.

But the bridge work continues on the westbound spans over Coit Avenue, Monroe Avenue, and the Grand River. The left lane is closed, so when you approach Plainfield Avenue, get in the right lane. This lane closure is expected to remain through May 21, weather permitting.

To avoid long delays, take I-196 westbound to downtown Grand Rapids, then north on US-131 to I-96. One problem: expect daytime lane closures intermittently on westbound I-196 at College Avenue 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.