The final phase of work on I-696 in Metro Detroit has been rescheduled to begin this Monday, March 3.

 

Starting at 9 AM, MDOT crews will be performing pavement markings, ramp closures, lane closures, etc., on eastbound I-696 from M-10 (Lodge Freeway/Northwestern Highway) to I-75, with eastbound I-696 expected to be fully closed by the afternoon. Westbound traffic will be maintained while eastbound and westbound I-696 are rebuilt between Lahser Road and I-75. 

The suggested detour for eastbound traffic is southbound M-10 (Lodge Freeway), eastbound M-8 (Davison Highway), and northbound I-75 back to eastbound I-696. This work will likely cause an increase in traffic on local roads including 11 Mile and 12 Mile. More information about the project scope and details is available by clicking here.