NILES — The Michigan Department of Transportation has scheduled an open house to discuss the 2023 reconstruction of the US-12/M-51 interchange in Niles Township.

The open house will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 18, at Southwestern Michigan College’s Niles Campus in Community Room 134, 33890 US-12, Niles.

There will be short presentations on study progress, which are planned at 4:15 p.m. and 5:15 p.m. Study information is posted to the MDOT study website at michigan.gov/mdot/0,4616,7-151-9621_11058-470518–,00.html.

MDOT is planning to remove two US-12 bridges over M-51 in 2023 and currently is looking at several alternatives for replacing the current interchange. The study will also identify future M-51 pavement improvement projects from the Michigan/Indiana state line to M-60 Business Route. The study contains traffic operations, pavement treatment, storm sewer inspection, environmental resource, and public engagement components.

Accommodations can be made for persons with disabilities and limited English speaking ability. Large print materials, auxiliary aids or the services of interpreters, signers or readers are available upon request. To do so, call (517) 373-9534 to request at least seven days before meeting date.

A project map is available at bit.ly/2uakv2V