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Alternate routes for getting to WMU campus

April 24, 2007

KALAMAZOO--Family and friends driving to Kalamazoo to attend April 28 commencement ceremonies at Western Michigan University should note that significant highway and bridge construction along I-94 in Kalamazoo may cause traffic delays.

Major roadwork at the intersection of I-94 and U.S. 131 has parts of that interchange closed, and slowdowns are predicted. All Oakland Drive exits on I-94 are closed, and Oakland Drive is closed to all northbound and southbound traffic at I-94.

Detour map (opens in new window)

Recommended detours

Traveling west on I-94 (from Detroit)

Exit I-94 at Business Loop 94, Exit 82.
Follow BL-94 through downtown Kalamazoo on King Highway, Kalamazoo Avenue and Stadium Drive.
Proceed on Stadium to traffic light at Howard Street.
Turn right on Howard and immediately look for Miller Auditorium signs.

Traveling east on I-94 (from Chicago)

Exit I-94 at 9th Street, Oshtemo, Exit 72.
Turn left on 9th and proceed north to Stadium Drive.
Turn right on Stadium toward Kalamazoo.
Proceed on Stadium to traffic light at Howard Street.
Turn left on Howard and immediately look for Miller Auditorium signs.

Traveling on U.S. 131 (from Grand Rapids or Indiana)

U.S. 131 is open to all northbound and southbound traffic.
Exit U.S. 131 to eastbound Stadium Drive, Exit 36, toward Kalamazoo.
Proceed on Stadium to traffic light at Howard Street.
Turn left on Howard and immediately look for Miller Auditorium signs.

Media contact: Thom Myers, (269) 387-8400, thom.myers@wmich.edu

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