Michigan’s Smart Flex Lane on U.S. 131 | Grand Rapids News

Michigan’s tackling rush-hour gridlock on U.S. 131 with a smart new flex lane—turning shoulders into extra travel lanes during peak times, backed by $59 million in federal funding. From I-96 to Post Drive, the project also includes bridge repairs and safer pull-offs for one of the state’s busiest corridors. While construction will cause headaches, locals are hopeful it’ll slash commute times—especially for weekend trips—and officials are already eyeing expansion after seeing success on I-96. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/19451f626b4f62b4