Getwell Road Widening Project Closed Out
Summary
MDOT will widen I-55 from Goodman Road to Church Road from four to ten lanes, with bigger ramps and a loop. Bids open in November; construction starts spring 2027 — a huge fix for the city's worst congestion.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
Contract decreased by $7,077.21.
Every commuter stuck in the Goodman Road interchange congestion.
Drivers will face construction disruption starting spring 2027.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Agendas - Oct 6, 2026
The widening project is officially complete with MDOT acceptance, and the final change order reduced the cost by $7,077.21.
Agendas - Aug 4, 2026
MDOT will widen I-55 from Goodman Road to Church Road from four to ten lanes, with bigger ramps and a loop. Bids open in November; construction starts spring 2027 — a huge fix for the city's worst congestion.
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