Neighbors bear the burden of a ramp closure after crash shuts down interchange

If you drive on the highways in downtown Grand Rapids, you’ll want to know about an on-ramp closure.

The ramp from Westbound I-196 to Southbound US-131 will be closed for at least several weeks following a semi-truck crash on Tuesday.

This will impact not only drivers, but neighbors too, as traffic will now be rerouted through a west-side neighborhood.

Neighbors bear the burden: Ramp closure after crash brings highway congestion to front doors

Many people who use the Lane Avenue exit know about the slow crawl to a four-way stop…

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