Interstate 296 Michigan

Overview
Interstate 296 is the hidden designation for a 3.4 mile section of U.S. 131 north from Interstate 196 to I-96 in central Grand Rapids. U.S. 131 extends south from I-296 as a freeway to Kalamazoo and Portage and north to Cadillac and Manton.

History
Until 1979 Interstate 296 was co-signed along U.S. 131 in Grand Rapids with the exception of the long two-lane exit ramps to I-96 west and from I-96 east. Signs for I-296 were removed at the request of Michigan and as approved by AASHTO during the October 1979 meeting.
Route Information
North End – Grand Rapids, MI
South End – Grand Rapids, MI
Mileage – 3.50
Cities – Grand Rapids
- Junctions –
Source: December 31, 2018 Interstate Route Log and Finders List
I-296 Annual Average Daily Traffic (AADT)
Location | Vehicles per day |
---|---|
Exits 86 to 87 | 129,801 |
Exits 87 to 88 | 118,047 |
Exits 88 to 89 | 110,519 |
Exits 89 to 89A | 109,346 |
Source: 2017 AADT – MDOT Traffic Volumes Map
North End
– Grand Rapids, Michigan
Sources:
Thanks to Eric Vander Yacht and Chris Bessert for additional information on hidden Interstate 296.
Page updated February 6, 2019.