Howard Street (Stadium to Michigan)

Announcement

Both lanes of traffic are back open on Howard St. We are aware of the issue with the railroad crossing and are pressuring Amtrak to make the repair as quickly as possible (since the crossing is within the railroad's right-of-way, we cannot perform the work ourselves).

  • Project value$722,000
  • Project scheduleMid-July - August 2024

This project is primarily a resurfacing of Howard Street from Stadium Drive to W Michigan Avenue, but it includes a number of other elements as well:

  • Resurfacing Howard Street from Stadium Drive to W Michigan Ave
  • A new left turn opening from Howard to Rogowski Avenue
  • Reconstruction of the left-hand turn lane for vehicles traveling northbound on Howard turning left onto W Michigan. The plastic posts will be removed and replaced with concrete curb. What was previously the inner turn lane will become grassed median island.
  • Storm sewer improvements to prevent ponding near the railroad crossing
  • New sidewalk ramps at the south side of the Howard-Michigan intersection

Estimated construction cost is $724,400. A Federal grant will cover $473,600 and the remaining $248,400 will be covered by the City’s major streets fund. The project will begin shortly after WMU’s spring commencement with completion expected before the fall semester begins.

Detour map for work on Howard St starting in July 2024

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