If you drive anywhere near downtown Grand Rapids, brace yourself: the next few weeks are going to be a headache. Google Street View/Canva.com Google Street View/Canva.com loading... If you rely on I-196 or US-131, your commute could slow down a bit until late October. • Both directions of I-196 will see lane closures where it meets US-131. • Which means at some point, eastbound I-196 will be completely shut down at US-131 over two weekends.