Beginning in March, numerous impactful infrastructure projects will kick off across the city of Lansing. Officials say the work is necessary, but drivers should prepare for detours, delays, and the return of orange cones.
- Major road construction begins in March 2026 as part of Lansing’s Major Streets Program, with three large projects launching next month.
- Oakland Avenue will close at Cedar Street through July for sewer separation work, followed by projects on Mount Hope and Pennsylvania lasting into August.
- Cavanaugh Road (between Cedar and Elk) will undergo construction during June, July, and August while school is out.
- City officials urge drivers to plan detours early, expect delays, and be patient, with more projects already mapped out for 2027.
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From Oakland to Cavanaugh: Lansing streets face major repairs this year
For many residents, road conditions have been more than just an inconvenience.
“Terrible… terrible. We’ve been bouncing all down the street,” one Lansing neighbor said after navigating a pothole-ridden stretch of road.
Cracked pavement and deep potholes have caused costly vehicle damage for some drivers…