oaklandcountymdot 20 Mar, 2025 How to Video: I-96 Flex Route – Using the left shoulder The I-96 Flex Route from Kent Lake Road to the I-275/I-696/M-5 interchange in Oakland County consists of a lane control system that uses overhead signs, cameras, and electronic message boards to let drivers know when an additional lane is available for use during morning and afternoon peak travel periods. Flex Route technology helps manage congestion and improve safety for highways that frequently experience traffic congestion during peak travel periods.