Road construction season is in full swing, especially along Chicago Drive in Grandville.
The normal four-lane route has been reduced to two lanes from the center of town, Wilson Street, to LaMar Park, just beyond the Grandville/Wyoming border. Resurfacing Chicago Drive, as well as curb and sidewalk improvements, are being done as part of a Michigan Department of Transportation parallel project on I-196. MDOT will be adding a third lane on I-196 between the left-lane exit ramp at Wilson and the left lane, west-bound entrance ramp near LaMar Park. Hopefully the extra lane will make those left lane entrances and exits a little safer.
If we want to fix the dang roads -- and we do-- we have to be patient with all the orange cones and striped barricades. So thanks to all the construction workers. Stay safe.
