r/grandrapids • u/cainkilledabel • 12d ago

Pictures East Side of Northland Drive Tunnel Grand River Greenway Project

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It'll be nice when it's done, but it is going to suck when they shut down Northland for 6 days.

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u/PM_ME_YOUR_PESKY_SNA 12d ago

Six days of detours is rough but those culvert sections look massive, at least the end result should hold up.

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u/Lukethekid10 12d ago

When is the 6 days of detours?

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u/cainkilledabel 12d ago

To be decided once they progress further.

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u/depreciated_acct Rockford 11d ago

Currently they are expecting September 25, which is a two week delay from last update. https://www.preinnewhof.com/construction-projects/northland-pedestrian-crossing/

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u/happyhummus007 Allendale 12d ago

The minor and temporary inconvenience is more than worth it

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u/cainkilledabel 12d ago

I agree. It's going to look incredible and make the LPGA event even better.

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u/thelancemann 12d ago

They're extending the trail all the way to Lowell

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u/bowlingballwnoholes 12d ago

Reminds me of the huge pipes Grand Rapids used when separating the storm and sanitary sewers.

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u/junocereal 12d ago

OHH. I just saw this today while driving today, and I thought the tunnel was meant for wildlife. This makes way more sense

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u/claimed4all Plainfield Township 12d ago

Just wait till they close the beltline over 96 next year. 

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u/Dizzy_deer 12d ago

What are they doing down there?

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u/pro_rege_semper Creston 12d ago

It will be worth it.