Work Resumes On I-696 In Macomb County

MACOMB COUNTY, MI -- It's officially construction season in Michigan and those all-too-familiar cones and barrels are about to be shifting traffic in Macomb County.

Work resumes on the freeway Monday, April 15. Here's all the details you need to know about the project.

PROJECT DETAILS:

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is continuing a long-term repair project on I-696 between Dequindre Road and I-94 in Macomb County. The work will include restoring the crossover locations, repairing barrier walls, freeway lighting, sewer work, joint sealing, installing asphalt shoulders, and finishing diamond grinding. Work also will be performed on the I-696 service drives to repair the concrete surface and replace curb and sidewalks.

Project map: https://bit.ly/2UpyPnu

TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS:
Westbound I-696 from I-94 to Dequindre Road will have the left lane closed during weekdays with additional lane closures during overnights and weekends.

Eastbound I-696 from Dequindre Road to I-94 will have a variety of multiple lane closures throughout the route with traffic shifting depending on the work. These lane closures will change frequently. Some lane closures also will cause short-term ramp closures. Every effort will be made to keep as many lanes open during morning and afternoon drive time.

Eastbound and westbound I-696 service drives will have intermittent single lane closures between Couzens Avenue and I-94. There will be complete closures at various locations to allow for paving and concrete curing. The closures will be announced ahead of time with posted detours.

MORE INFORMATION:

Check Michigan.gov/drive or MovingMacomb.org for the latest in lane closures.