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flag I-696 construction in Oakland County reached midpoint, with westbound traffic shifted to new eastbound lanes as of Nov. 17.

flag 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. flag The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) completed barrier relocations, repaving, and signage changes, temporarily closing ramps at Coolidge Highway and Greenfield Road. flag The project, expected to continue through 2026, will affect about 100,000 daily drivers, requiring detours and longer travel times. flag 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. flag 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.

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