SOUTHFIELD (WWJ) -- Know before you go: There are a couple of I-696 closures for Metro Detroit drivers to be aware of this weekend.
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has announced that crews will be closing I-696 between I-275 and Telegraph Road (US-24) for a "variety of work" — including pavement repairs to fix potholes through the work zone.
• Eastbound I-696 will be closed from I-275 to US-24 from 10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 11, to 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12
• Westbound I-696 will be closed from US-24 to I-275 from 10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 11, to 5 a.m. Monday, Aug. 14.
DETOURS —
Eastbound I-696 traffic will use eastbound M-5 to eastbound M-102 (8 Mile Road), then northbound US-24 (Telegraph Road) to southbound M-10 (Lodge Freeway/Northwestern Highway), and northbound Lahser Road to eastbound I-696. Westbound I-696 traffic will use southbound US-24 (Telegraph Road) to westbound M-102 (8 Mile Road), then westbound M-5 to westbound I-96/I-696.
MDOT says this work is part the $275 million Restore the Reuther Rebuilding Michigan project to rebuild the roadway from the base up, including storm sewer replacement work and rebuilding ramps at Orchard Lake Road, American Drive, Franklin Road and Telegraph Road.
This year, eastbound I-696 is being rebuilt from I-275 to east of Telegraph Road, according to MDOT. The westbound lanes will be rebuilt in 2024.
Find Restore the Reuther project details at DrivingOakland.com.
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