The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is slated to discuss the next phase of the Marshall Modernization Project during an open house event scheduled for February 18. The session aims to provide the public with details about ongoing and planned construction work connected to the project, an initiative that's part of the broader vision encompassing the Marshall Area Jobs, Opportunity, and Recreation (MAJOR) Campus, according to MDOT.
Set to take place at the FireKeepers Casino Hotel Event Center in Battle Creek, MDOT has extended an open invitation to city representatives, local businesses, interested residents, as well as MDOT staff, consultants, and contractors to join the conversation from 3 to 6 p.m. in the center's Mbish Ballroom B. For those finding their way, directional signs will be posted from the hotel lobby leading to the event.
Accessibility is a top priority for the upcoming open house, and MDOT urges individuals who may need assistance — whether it pertains to mobility, visual, hearing, written, or other areas — to reach out to Orlando Curry at 517-241-7462 or via email at [email protected]. While requesting at least five business days before the meeting is preferable, efforts will be made to accommodate requests received after this time to the fullest extent possible.
The Marshall Modernization Project, which is now in its second year of execution and spans over three years with a budget of $335 million, is set to transform infrastructure around Marshall. Details of the 2026 and 2027 work projections include rebuilding I-94 between F Drive North and Ackerson Drive, a reconfiguration of the I-94/M-311 interchange, an overhaul of the M-96 bridge over I-94, and the reconstruction of M-96 as a boulevard that stretches from Wheatfield Parkway to M-311, announced MDOT.
Those interested in understanding the impact such extensive work will have on the Marshall region are encouraged to engage with project staff who will be available to answer questions directly at the event. This interaction not only serves as an informative forum but also symbolizes the community's vested interest in the region's developmental trajectory.
