Starting February 2024, roadwork on I-696 which will result in lane and ramp closures. The purpose of the roadwork is to install traffic control devices, pavement markings, and realign the temporary median.
According to the Michigan Department of Transportation, both directions of traffic on I-275 will be moved to the eastbound lanes between I-275 and the Lodge Freeway (M-10).
Starting at 7 a.m. on Saturday, February 17, the northbound I-275 ramp to eastbound I-696 will be closed from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. In addition, eastbound I-696 will be reduced to two lanes from I-275 to M-10 until late fall, while westbound I-696 will be reduced to two lanes from M-10 to I-275 for approximately one week.
Starting on February 26, both eastbound and westbound I-696 will have two lanes open in each direction between I-275 and M-10. Eastbound I-696 will have two lanes open from M-10 to Lahser Road, and westbound I-696 will have two lanes shifted onto M-10 at Lahser Road/M-10/US-24 until late fall.
The northbound Orchard Lake Road ramp and the Franklin Road ramp to westbound I-696 will be closed until late fall. Orchard Lake Road will be detoured via westbound 12 Mile Road and southbound M-5 to westbound I-96, while Franklin Road will be detoured via westbound 12 Mile Road and southbound Orchard Lake Road to westbound I-696.
The roadwork is subject to weather conditions and will be rescheduled if necessary.
