I-696 Restore the Reuther

(I-275/I-96/M-5 to Lahser Road)

Project Overview

Project Overview

I-696 PHASE 1 (WEST) PROJECT OVERVIEW

Eastbound and Westbound I-696 from I-275/I-96/M-5 to Lahser Road.  Work includes freeway pavement reconstruction, bridge repairs and replacement, drainage improvements, sign replacement, guardrail and other safety improvements.

This four-year project will be done in stages:

  • 2022 – median and outside shoulder work on EB/WB I-696 and installation of temporary crossovers to be used for traffic shifts throughout the project
  • 2023 – reconstruction of EB I-696 from I-275 to Lahser Road
  • 2024 – reconstruction of WB I-696 from I-275 to Lahser Road
  • 2025 – completion of I-696 median reconstruction at various locations between I-275 and Lahser Road 

Questions? Call (248) 451-0001.