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Construction resumes on I-94 through Kalamazoo
April 15, 2008
KALAMAZOO--Visitors to Western Michigan University coming
from Chicago and other points west on I-94 are encouraged to
follow detour routing to U.S. 131 North and the WMU main campus.
Major reconstruction is taking place at the intersection of
I-94 and U.S. 131. The ramp for eastbound I-94 (from Chicago)
to northbound U.S. 131 (toward Kalamazoo) will be closed throughout
the construction season.
Recommended detour
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.
- For admissions, Bernhard Center and University Arena, proceed
on Stadium to the traffic light at Oliver Street and turn left.
- For Miller Auditorium, Fetzer Center and Valley Residence
Halls proceed on Stadium to the traffic light at Howard Street
and turn left.
Detour
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WMU visitors coming from the east, north and south do not
need to detour, but may experience some delays as traffic on
sections of I-94 and U.S. 131 will be limited to one lane for
brief periods throughout the construction season. Visitors coming
from Detroit and points east who want to avoid I-94 through Kalamazoo
may do so by following the optional detour below.
Optional detour
Traveling west on I-94 (from Detroit)
- Exit I-94 at Business Loop 94, Exit 81.
- Follow BL-94 through downtown Kalamazoo on King Highway,
Kalamazoo Avenue and Stadium Drive.
- For admissions, Bernhard Center and University Arena, proceed
on Stadium to the traffic light at Oliver Street and turn right.
- For Miller Auditorium, Fetzer Center and Valley Residence
Halls, proceed on Stadium to the traffic light at Howard Street
and turn right.
Media contact: Thom Myers, (269) 387-8400, thom.myers@wmich.edu
WMU News
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Kalamazoo MI 49008-5433 USA
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