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Heading North From Grand Rapids This Weekend? Expect Slowdowns.

Matt Milhouse — Fri, 03 May 2013 14:30:37 +0000

Construction projects are all around West Michigan. It’s just the beginning of a long summer of slowdowns. If you’re heading north this weekend, there’s at least one construction zone to consider avoiding. Northbound 131 is currently undergoing construction just north of downtown Grand Rapids. The project will continue into September. MDOT has announced that there [...]

Interactive Map Of Grand Rapids Road Closures

Matt Milhouse — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 20:25:57 +0000

As water levels begin to recede in West Michigan, more roads and bridges are opening to traffic. View an interactive map of road closures in Grand Rapids and make your commute as quick and safe as possible. At one point there was about 80 road closures in Kent County due to flooding. Muskegon County had [...]

Major Construction Project On 131 In Grand Rapids Begins April 15

Matt Milhouse — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 21:44:32 +0000

Tax day headaches are going to turn into migraines for some West Michigan commuters. A major construction project begins on 131 in Grand Rapids on April 15. There will be one lane closed on northbound 131 from 196 to Ann Street. The closure will increase to two lanes closed on some nights and weekends. The [...]

Drivers Avoiding 28th Street Traffic…And Getting Tickets

Matt Milhouse — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 19:15:05 +0000

A major construction project on 28th Street has begun. The project is not expected to be done until November 22. Some drivers are growing impatient, taking shortcuts, and getting tickets. An already busy area + a major construction project = one big headache. What’s the reason for all of the construction? Michigan.gov explains: M-11 will [...]

Yellow Blinking Left Turn Traffic Arrows Coming to Michigan [VIDEO]

Matt Hendricks — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 20:12:43 +0000

Blinking yellow arrows are showing up in intersections across Michigan – they were designed to increase safety and efficiency, but I’m still a little confused how these will help. I think I’m more concerned about drivers these as opposed to the old way. What do you think? Will these actually help? Worth the money? I [...]

Steve Winwood Is Celebrating Today [VIDEO]

Mark Roberts — Thu, 12 May 2011 13:27:16 +0000

Are you cutting birthday cake today? All of us at Classic Hits 98.7 WFGR salute you! And you are in good company. Also cuttin' cake today is Cheryl Burke (27) from Dancing with the Stars.

Melanie Chisholm, Sporty Spice (35)

and rocker Steve Winwood (63) who started his career with the Spencer Davis Group and Traffic. He plays a mean Hammond organ! Here's a live video from one of his concerts with Eric Clapton .