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Visitors urged to avoid I-94 in Kalamazoo

July 1, 2007

KALAMAZOO--Visitors to Western Michigan University this summer for campus tours, summer camps and other activities are urged to avoid I-94 through Kalamazoo and use alternate routes from I-94 to the WMU campus.

Major roadwork at the intersection of I-94 and U.S. 131 has parts of that interchange closed, and slowdowns are predicted. Oakland Drive exits on I-94 also will be closed at various times, and traffic on I-94 through Kalamazoo will be reduced to one lane at various times and locations through the summer.

In addition to the construction on I-94, there will be construction during July on Stadium Drive between West Main Street and Lovell Street; on Howard Street near Miller Auditorium and on West Main Street (M43) from Drake Road west to the Kalamazoo County line.

Detour map (opens in new window)

Recommended detours

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, Lawson Arena and Fetzer Center, proceed on Stadium to the traffic light at Howard Street and turn right.

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, Lawson Arena and Fetzer Center, proceed on Stadium to the traffic light at Howard Street and turn left.

Traveling on U.S. 131 (from Grand Rapids or Indiana)

  • U.S. 131 is open to all northbound and southbound traffic.
  • Exit U.S. 131 to eastbound Stadium Drive, Exit 36, 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, Lawson Arena and Fetzer Center, proceed on Stadium to the traffic light at Howard Street and turn left.

Media contact: Thom Myers, (269) 387-8400, thom.myers@wmich.edu

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