SOUTHFIELD, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will be closing westbound I-696 from I-75 to Lahser Road overnight Friday, Feb. 21, and Saturday, Feb. 22, for preparation work in anticipation of the project beginning on March 1. 

Beginning 10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21, to 6 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, and then again from 10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, to 6 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 23, westbound I-696 will be closed from I-75 to Lahser Road for overhead electrical work and bridge deck sounding inspections.