US-127 Reconstruction Project to close north and southbound lanes March-June 2024
The Trowbridge Road exit will be closed. Guests traveling north should use I-96 E/W and exit at Okemos Road to get to campus. Guests traveling south should exit at Saginaw Street/Grand River Avenue.
Directions & Parking
When visiting Michigan State University for commencement ceremonies, please visit the interactive map for current road and pedestrian construction and detours.
View 2024 Campus Construction Impacts.
Please check MDOT (Michigan Department of Transportation) for construction on roads or highways you travel to East Lansing. Click on “Mi Drive” in the top navigation to view a map displaying current road conditions and construction.
Proceed south on I-75 to US-127 near Grayling. Proceed south on US-127 to East Lansing. Take the Saginaw St/Grand River Ave exit. Follow Grand River Ave east to Michigan State University.
Proceed west on I-96. Take the Mason/Okemos exit. Follow Okemos Road north to Michigan State University.
Proceed east on I-96 to eastbound I-69. Proceed east on I-69 to southbound US-127. Take US-127 south to East Lansing. Take the Saginaw St/Grand River Ave exit. Follow Grand River Ave east to Michigan State University.
Proceed southwest on I-69 to southbound US-127. Take US-127 south to East Lansing. Take the Saginaw St/Grand River Ave exit. Follow Grand River Ave east to Michigan State University.
Proceed east on I-94 to northbound I-69. Take I-69 north to Lansing. Take I-96 eastbound to the Mason/Okemos exit. Follow Okemos Road north to Michigan State University.
Proceed north on US-127 to eastbound I-96. Take the Mason/Okemos exit. Follow Okemos Road north to Michigan State University.
Parking
There are several ramps and lots available for parking for commencement. There will be no charge for parking in any lot or ramp during commencement.
Shuttle Service
This is a complimentary service that takes guests to the Breslin Center. Shuttle buses will run every 10-15 minutes on a continuous loop. Buses are accessible.
Friday, December 13, 2:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
- Ramp 5 (Trowbridge Road/Red Cedar Road at the Communication Arts Building). Stops in front of the ramp.
- Lot 79 (south side of Spartan Stadium, 325 West Shaw Lane). Stops on Shaw Lane.
Saturday, December 14, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
- Ramp 5 (Trowbridge Road/Red Cedar Road at the Communication Arts Building). Stops in front of the ramp.
- Lot 79 (south side of Spartan Stadium, 325 West Shaw Lane). Stops on Shaw Lane.