Monthly Archives: November 2022

Crews work on the diverging diamond interchange at I-94, US-127 and West Avenue.  MDOT photo. (November 10, 2022 3:28 PM) The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will close US-127/M-50 (West Avenue) at I-94 to shift traffic to the new diverging diamond interchange (DDI) configuration in Jackson. This work is part of MDOT's ongoing $120 million investment to rebuild and widen I-94 near the Airport Road interchange to just west of the east US-127/I-94 interchange in Blackman and Leoni Township. The I-94 project involves upgrading the US-127/M-50 (West Avenue)/I-94 interchange to a DDI, the Elm Road interchange with roundabouts, and the Lansing Avenue bridge over I-94. Estimated start date:             6 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022 Estimated completion date:       5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022 Overall project end date: November 2024 Traffic restrictions: Northbound US-127/M-50 traffic will be detoured via eastbound I-94 to the M-106 (Cooper Street) Interchange, then along westbound I-94 to northbound US-127/M-50. Southbound US-127/M-50 traffic will be detoured via westbound I-94 to the Airport Road interchange, then along eastbound I-94 to US-127/M-50 (West Avenue). Please follow posted detours. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes.

The entrance to MACI.  JTV file photo. (November 10, 2022 11:50 AM) The Enterprise Group of Jackson today announced Michigan Automotive Compressor, Inc. (MACI) is planning to install new production processes at its existing facility in Parma, a project that will generate a total capital investment of $82 million and keep 241 jobs in the state.  As the automotive market continues to migrate away from the internal combustion engine, MACI will begin production of new technology products developed for electric vehicles.   The Michigan Strategic Fund today approved a five-year, 100 percent State Essential Services Assessment negotiated assessment rate for the company, which is valued at $984,000 for the company’s $82 million investment. The company also anticipates receiving a property tax abatement in support of the project. According to the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, the project contributes to the MEDC’s ongoing efforts to strengthen Michigan’s leadership in automotive manufacturing and builds on the state’s work to position itself as the epicenter of autonomous and electric vehicle manufacturing in the U.S. The project will also ensure the company’s long-term viability and future growth while it remains one of the strongest employers in the region. “The Enterprise Group of Jackson considers this project a…