LocalMichiganNewsSouth Bend Market

Changes are coming to US 12 and M51 south of Niles

(Photo/Kim Closson)

A huge project south of Niles is about to make a big change at a busy intersection.

The overpass for US 12 over M 51 is more than 50 years old. MDOT says the bridges will be coming down in favor of a new level intersection that should be finished in 2023.

The South Bend Tribune reports that the new interchange will not be a large roundabout, something that was met with criticism at public meetings. Instead, a traffic signal with indirect left turns, or “Michigan Lefts” will be installed.

The $26 million project will also include indirect lefts at the intersection of US 12 and 3rd Street.

 

Related posts

North Judson man killed in motorcycle crash in LaPorte County

Jon Zimney

Several kids killed in Lake County crash

Jon Zimney

Juvenile hospitalized following shooting

Jon Zimney

Leave a Comment