Michigan closes I-696 ramps until the end of the year
On March 9, the Michigan Department of Transportation changed traffic on I-696 in the Detroit metro area.
The work is part of the Restore the Reuther Rebuilding Michigan project and will require moving eastbound traffic to the common west side from I-275 to U.S. Route 24.
The following ramps will be closed:
- Northbound I-275 ramp to eastbound I-696
- All M-5 ramps to eastbound I-696
- Eastbound I-696 ramp to Orchard Lake Road
- Orchard Lake ramps to eastbound I-696
- Southbound M-10 ramp to eastbound I-696
- Southbound Lahser Road ramp to eastbound I-696
In addition, the ramps below are to remain closed through late fall, said a MDOT news release:
- Northbound U.S. 24 (Telegraph Road) ramp to eastbound I-696
- Eastbound I-696 ramp to American Drive
- Southbound Orchard Lake Road ramp to eastbound I-696
- Northbound Orchard Lake Road ramp to westbound I-696
In 2024, all traffic is planned to be moved to the east side, while there will be reconstruction on the west side.
