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I-696 construction in Oakland County reached midpoint, with westbound traffic shifted to new eastbound lanes as of Nov. 17.
Construction on I-696 in Oakland County has reached its midpoint, with westbound traffic now using newly built eastbound lanes as of Nov. 17, following a weekend shutdown.
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) completed barrier relocations, repaving, and signage changes, temporarily closing ramps at Coolidge Highway and Greenfield Road.
The project, expected to continue through 2026, will affect about 100,000 daily drivers, requiring detours and longer travel times.
Key ramps remain open, but drivers are urged to plan routes and use real-time updates via Michigan.gov/Drive or MDOT’s social media.
Meanwhile, lane closures on I-69 near Flint are set to end by Nov. 26, with future work including bridge repairs and crossovers starting in March 2026, extending through October 2027.
La construcción de la I-696 en el condado de Oakland alcanzó el punto medio, con el tráfico en dirección oeste desplazado a nuevos carriles en dirección este a partir del 17 de noviembre.