Construction Updates

Unlike cities and villages, townships in Michigan are not responsible for maintaining their roads. The following government bodies perform all road construction and maintenance work in Meridian Township:

On this page, you will find updates about road construction in Meridian Township. For questions, please contact the Department of Public Works at dpw@meridian.mi.us or 517.853.4440.

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Current Road Construction Updates:

Latest Update: (4/8/26 at 3:00 pm)

Due to the significant amount of precipitation over the weekend, work on this repair cannot begin until the groundwater recedes.

The Ingham County Drain Commissioner’s Office is monitoring the area to assess when work can begin. The outer southbound lane and the center turn lane on Okemos Road will remain closed, as reopening the roadway is not safe until the repair is complete.

We appreciate everyone’s patience while the Ingham County Drain Commissioner’s Office completes this emergency repair to the storm drain.

Original Update: (4/5/26 at 9:00 am)

Weather permitting, the Ingham County Drain Commissioner’s Office will begin storm sewer repairs on Okemos Road starting Monday, April 6, at 7:00 am.

To complete this repair, the inner southbound lane and the center turn lane on Okemos Road will be closed to traffic from just north of Grand River Avenue to just past the 5/3 Bank.

During construction, both northbound lanes and the outer southbound lane will remain open. Motorists should anticipate delays when traveling through the area.

Repairs are expected to take approximately 1-3 weeks to complete. The Township will provide construction schedule updates as more information becomes available.

Second Update (4/10/26 at 12:00 pm)

Beginning today, April 10, both northbound lanes of Okemos Road will be closed to traffic just north of Club Meridian Drive. One northbound lane will be maintained in the center turn lane. Motorists should expect minor delays when traveling through this area.

The northbound lanes are closed for an emergency storm drain repair being completed by the Ingham County Drain Commissioner’s Office. The repair and concrete cure time is expected to take 1-2 weeks.

Original Update: (4/8/26 at 4:00 pm)

Beginning today, April 8, the outer northbound lane of Okemos Road will be closed to traffic from just north of Club Meridian Drive to 3890 Okemos Road.

The lane will be closed for an emergency storm drain repair being completed by the Ingham County Drain Commissioner’s Office.

We will provide updates as they are made available.
Thank you for your patience.

Past Road Construction Updates:

Second Update (4/8/26 at 8:00 pm)

The repair has been completed, and water service has been restored. Thank you for your patience! We also want to thank the workers for making the repair.

Original Update (4/8/26 at 1:30 pm)

There is a water main break at 1620 Haslett Road. Some residential customers and businesses near the Marsh Road/Haslett Road intersection will experience low water pressure during the repair, but do not need to limit water use.

The westbound lane of Haslett Road will be closed, with westbound traffic shifting into the center turn lane in front of Biggby Coffee.

The repair is expected to take 3-5 hours to complete. We will update this post once water service has been restored.