Michigan Avenue Road Construction Impacts Access to U of M Health-Sparrow Lansing

LANSING, Mich. – Commencing the week of July 7, a michigan Avenue road construction project will increasingly affect access to the University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Lansing campus, especially for individuals arriving from eastern areas, including East Lansing and Okemos. While the initial impact will be limited to the eastern end of the hospital, meaningful disruptions are anticipated as the project progresses .

Construction Timeline and Affected Areas

The initial phase of the Michigan Avenue construction, starting the week of July 7, will extend from Lathrop Street westward to the traffic signal located at the intersection of Holmes Road and Michigan Avenue. Though, starting in august, the project is slated to advance toward the hospital’s main entrance, with work continuing throughout the fall. Motorists should anticipate delays and plan accordingly.

Did You Know? Road construction costs have increased by approximately 12% nationwide in the last year due to material shortages and labour costs.

Navigating Detours: Recommended Routes

To minimize frustration and delays, individuals are encouraged to utilize navigation applications such as Google Maps or Apple Maps to identify routes with the least amount of traffic congestion. Alternatively,consider the following detour options for eastbound travelers:

• Route 1 (Herbert-Herman Cancer Center,Plaza,Sparrow Professional Building,Medical arts,1400 Building): Take Kalamazoo Street west to Pennsylvania Avenue,then head north on Pennsylvania and turn right onto Eureka Street. Access Ramps B and C from Eureka, or proceed through the Ronald McDonald House lot to reach Medical Arts.
• route 2 (Herbert-Herman Cancer Center, Plaza, Sparrow Professional Building, Medical Arts, 1400 Building): Take Oakland Avenue west to Pennsylvania Avenue, then head south on Pennsylvania and turn left onto Eureka Street.
• Route 1 (Hospital): take Kalamazoo Street west to Pennsylvania Avenue, then head north on Pennsylvania and turn right onto Jerome Street to enter ramp A. Alternatively, turn right onto Michigan Avenue and then left into the parking entrance.
• Route 2 (Hospital): Take Oakland Avenue west to Pennsylvania Avenue, then head south on Pennsylvania and turn left onto either Jerome Street or Michigan Avenue.

Detour Routes Summary

Pro Tip: Check real-time traffic conditions before you leave and adjust your route accordingly.

Downloadable Detour Map

For a visual guide to these detour routes,a downloadable map is available: Michigan avenue Reconstruction Detour Map.

The university of Michigan Health-Sparrow Lansing apologizes for any inconvenience caused by this construction project.

What strategies do you use to navigate road construction delays? How early do you plan to leave for appointments to account for unexpected traffic?

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