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MDOT prepares for multiple lane closures on several major expressways

Detroit – The following construction activities are scheduled for this weekend. As always, some of this work may be postponed due to adverse weather or any unforeseen circumstances.

I-94:
In Detroit, the right lane of westbound I-94 will be closed from Vernier to Whittier from 9 p.m. tonight until 5 a.m. Friday. The left two lanes will be closed on eastbound I-94 from Conner to Vernier during the same time frame.

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In Detroit, the right and center lanes of eastbound I-94 will be closed from Conner to Vernier from 9 p.m. on Friday until 8 a.m. Saturday for bridge work. Westbound I-94 will have the right lane closed at Conner during the same time frame.

In Wayne County, westbound I-94 will have the right and center lanes closed at Belleville Road from 8 p.m. tonight until 5 a.m. on Friday for ongoing bridge work.

I-696:
In Macomb County, two lanes will be closed on eastbound and westbound I-696 from Van Dyke to Groesbeck from 9 p.m. tonight until 5 a.m. Friday, and again from 9 p.m. Friday until 5 a.m. Saturday.

In Macomb County, a single lane will be closed in each direction on I-696 at Groesbeck from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. today and again on Friday for ongoing bridge work.

M-39:
In Dearborn, the northbound M-39 ramp to westbound US-12 (Michigan Ave) will be closed from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Sunday for resurfacing.

I-96:
In Detroit, the right lane of eastbound I-96 local will be closed at Wyoming from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Friday for MITS work.

In Oakland County, westbound I-96 will have a single lane closed at Kent Lake Road from 5 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Saturday, while eastbound I-96 will have a single lane closed from Noon until 4 p.m. for ongoing bridge work.

M-59:
In Oakland County, westbound M-59 will have a two lane closure from Crooks to Opdyke from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday for pavement markings.

In Oakland County, westbound M-59 ramp to southbound I-75 is expected to reopen on Sunday evening.

Ann Arbor Rd:
In Wayne County, both directions of Ann Arbor Road will have a right lane closure at Hines Drive from 9 p.m. Friday until 6 a.m. Saturday followed by a full closure until 2 p.m. During the full closure, traffic will be detoured using Plymouth and Newburgh Roads.

M-1:
In Oakland County, northbound M-1 (Woodward Loop) will have a right lane closure at Perry Street between 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Friday for utility work.