The U.S. 31 freeway extension project and its connection to I-94 will see major construction this year.
Michigan Department of Transportation spokesman Nick Schirripa said the project is between 5 to 10 percent complete, as of this week.
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Traffic flows through a recently completed roundabout at West Main Street and Crystal Avenue on Wednesday afternoon.
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Heavy equipment is pictured near the new Britain Avenue bridge currently under construction near Benton Center Road and Britain Avenue.
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