Work Begins On I-696 In Macomb County

MACOMB COUNTY, MI — There will be lanes closed on both westbound and eastbound I-696 in Macomb County beginning today and lasting for several weeks.

Here’s what is ahead:

7 a.m. Tuesday, April 30 until the end of May:

• Westbound I-696, Gratiot Avenue to Couzens Avenue, the left lane will be closed. (Was Gratiot Avenue to Mound Roads)

9 a.m. Tuesday, April 30 until 9 a.m. Wednesday, May 1:

• Eastbound I-696, Dequindre Road to Mound Road, the left lane will close, AND 2 LEFT LANES from Mound Road to Gratiot Avenue -- the two right lanes remain open.

9 a.m. Wednesday, May 1 until the of May:

• Eastbound I-696, Dequindre Road to Gratiot Avenue, 2 LEFT LANES WILL CLOSE-- the right lanes remain open.

MDOT said earlier in April that the work forcing these lane closures 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 done on the I-696 service drives to repair the concrete surface and replace curb and sidewalks, MDOT said.

The work is weather-permitting.