LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Avenue construction project in Lansing has entered a new phase, with lane reductions now in effect from Pennsylvania Avenue east to the University of Michigan Health-Sparrow pedestrian bridge.
Access to UM Health-Sparrow remains available, and all emergency services will continue to operate without interruption, according to project officials.
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However, patients, staff, and visitors should anticipate delays due to lane restrictions and are encouraged to use rear entrances on Eureka and Jerome Streets whenever possible.
“While construction inevitably causes some disruptions, we want to ensure that critical access to UM Health-Sparrow remains safe and reliable,” said a project spokesperson.
Construction along Michigan Avenue is expected to continue through late fall, with gradual lane reopenings as work progresses. Officials recommend allowing extra travel time for appointments and deliveries.
“For patients and visitors navigating the area, planning ahead and using alternate entrances or detours will help reduce delays,” said the spokesperson. “We appreciate the public’s patience as we work to improve infrastructure in Lansing.”
UM Health-Sparrow has emphasized that emergency access is unaffected, and signage has been added throughout the campus to guide traffic and pedestrian flow safely. The hospital also encourages checking their online resources for updated routes and access information: UofMHealthSparrow.org/news/navigating-michigan-avenue-construction.
The Michigan Avenue project is part of a larger city infrastructure improvement plan aimed at enhancing traffic flow, pedestrian safety, and utility upgrades along a key corridor in Lansing. Officials say the work will ultimately benefit both the hospital and the surrounding community once completed.
Originally reported by Jade Chaparo in WILX 10.
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