Westbound I-696 traffic shifts to eastbound lanes in Oakland County
Read full article: Westbound I-696 traffic shifts to eastbound lanes in Oakland CountyA major transformation of I-696 in Oakland County begins this weekend as crews shut down all westbound lanes between I-75 and Telegraph Road, with impacts expected to last through fall 2026.
Morning 4: Father of missing Skelton boys charged with murder, tampering with evidence -- and more news
Read full article: Morning 4: Father of missing Skelton boys charged with murder, tampering with evidence -- and more newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
Crews to close ramps on WB I-696 before major traffic shift -- what drivers need to know
Read full article: Crews to close ramps on WB I-696 before major traffic shift -- what drivers need to knowCrews will soon be shifting traffic from westbound I-696 to the newly rebuilt eastbound side of I-696 as construction continues.
A big ‘shift’ is coming to I-696 in Oakland County -- Here’s what drivers need to know
Read full article: A big ‘shift’ is coming to I-696 in Oakland County -- Here’s what drivers need to knowThe construction on I-696 in Oakland County is on track, according to MDOT. However, a new phase will affect the exit and entrance ramps along westbound I-696.
Why this stretch of road in Warren is concerning residents and police
Read full article: Why this stretch of road in Warren is concerning residents and policeResidents in Warren have been complaining that the excessive speeds on Van Dyke between 11 and 12 Mile is a real problem. It turns out, the Warren Police Department agrees.
I-94 in Macomb County to close for emergency work this weekend after crash damages bridge
Read full article: I-94 in Macomb County to close for emergency work this weekend after crash damages bridgeA portion of westbound I-94 in Macomb County will be closed this weekend for emergency bridge beam demolition, officials said.
I-696 ramp closures set to happen in Oakland County this weekend. Here’s where and why
Read full article: I-696 ramp closures set to happen in Oakland County this weekend. Here’s where and whyCrews are set to close I-696 exit ramps in Farmington Hills this weekend. A similar closure is also scheduled to happen next weekend.
MDOT gives update on 2-year I-696 project 6 months after first phase began
Read full article: MDOT gives update on 2-year I-696 project 6 months after first phase beganSix months after the construction began on I-696, the Michigan Department of Transportation has provided an update on the ongoing project.
‘Devastating’: Heartbroken family demands justice after deadly I-696 hit-and-run
Read full article: ‘Devastating’: Heartbroken family demands justice after deadly I-696 hit-and-runSmith’s family said last week, they were busy planning her 29th birthday, but this week, they’re now planning her funeral.
Teen reached 130 mph before Warren crash that killed innocent driver in Warren, officials say
Read full article: Teen reached 130 mph before Warren crash that killed innocent driver in Warren, officials sayA teenage driver accused of fleeing police, running a red light, and killing an Oakland County father reached 130 mph and had a 12-year-old in the car, according to prosecutors.
Why drivers might want to rethink using ‘mile roads’ to avoid 2-year I-696 closure
Read full article: Why drivers might want to rethink using ‘mile roads’ to avoid 2-year I-696 closureI-696 is about to close for two years and cause major headaches for drivers. But you might want to rethinking using the "mile roads" to get around the closure.
Metro Detroiters face commuting challenges amid I-696 closures
Read full article: Metro Detroiters face commuting challenges amid I-696 closuresDiane Cross, Public Information Officer with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), provided Local 4 with insights into the extensive I-696 project set to impact drivers starting this weekend.
Drivers advised to rethink using ‘mile roads’ to avoid I-696 closures as multiple projects begin
Read full article: Drivers advised to rethink using ‘mile roads’ to avoid I-696 closures as multiple projects beginIf you thought about using the Mile roads to work your way around MDOT’s I-696 closure, you may want to think again.
Part of I-696 to close this weekend ahead of major 2-year construction project
Read full article: Part of I-696 to close this weekend ahead of major 2-year construction projectOvernight closures will happen on a portion of I-696 this weekend as crews prepare for a major two-year project to rebuild the roadway.
Part of I-696 to close next week in preparation for 2-year construction project
Read full article: Part of I-696 to close next week in preparation for 2-year construction projectA section of I-696 will be closed for two nights next week as crews prepare for the upcoming construction project that will close a portion of the roadway for two years.
Businesses, commuters, college campuses brace for impact of I-696 closure
Read full article: Businesses, commuters, college campuses brace for impact of I-696 closureWhat do businesses, delivery drivers, college campuses, and commuters have in common? Tens of thousands of them will all be impacted by the upcoming closure of I-696.
Here’s the schedule for the I-696 construction project in Oakland County
Read full article: Here’s the schedule for the I-696 construction project in Oakland CountyAs Metro Detroit drivers start to plan alternate commutes during the closure, here’s everything to know about the schedule for the project.
Here’s the suggested detour for drivers during major I-696 closure in Oakland County
Read full article: Here’s the suggested detour for drivers during major I-696 closure in Oakland CountyHere's the detour MDOT is suggesting for drivers as an eight-mile stretch of I-696 is about to close for two years.
Video: Snowy road conditions on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024
Read full article: Video: Snowy road conditions on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024We’re starting off this morning with snow over a good portion of the region as we’ve been watching these lake effect snow band set up overnight Wednesday and into early on Thursday morning.
Winter Weather Advisory in effect through Thursday morning for Metro Detroit
Read full article: Winter Weather Advisory in effect through Thursday morning for Metro DetroitWe’re starting off this morning with snow over a good portion of the region as we’ve been watching these lake effect snow band set up overnight Wednesday and into early on Thursday morning.
I-696, I-96 Flex Route construction: Lane and ramp closures continue in Oakland County
Read full article: I-696, I-96 Flex Route construction: Lane and ramp closures continue in Oakland CountyCrews will close lanes and ramps on I-696 and I-96 Flex Route from the end of October through the beginning of November as construction is nearly complete.
WB I-696 ramp to NB, SB Orchard Lake Road in Farmington Hills is closed for repairs until mid-August
Read full article: WB I-696 ramp to NB, SB Orchard Lake Road in Farmington Hills is closed for repairs until mid-AugustThe westbound I-696 ramp to north and southbound Orchard Lake Road in Farmington Hills is closed until mid-August.
Suspected drunk driver hits suspected drunk driver in head-on collision on I-696
Read full article: Suspected drunk driver hits suspected drunk driver in head-on collision on I-696Police said a Chrysler 300 was driving eastbound in the westbound lanes of I-696 when they struck a Jeep Grand Cherokee head-on.
Bridge work to close portion of Inkster Road, US-24 ramp to M-10 in Oakland County
Read full article: Bridge work to close portion of Inkster Road, US-24 ramp to M-10 in Oakland CountyThe I-696 Restore the Reuther project will require the closure of a portion of Inkster Road and the closure of the southbound Telegraph Road ramp to southbound M-10.
Man out on probation caught with meth, cocaine, loaded gun in I-696 traffic stop
Read full article: Man out on probation caught with meth, cocaine, loaded gun in I-696 traffic stopPolice said the driver, who did not have a license and had several warrants out for his arrest, was pulled over for driving without a seatbelt.
I-696 reopens in Macomb County after flatbed semi-truck spills heavy coils on freeway
Read full article: I-696 reopens in Macomb County after flatbed semi-truck spills heavy coils on freewayWestbound lanes of I-696 were closed Tuesday morning in Macomb County after a flatbed semi-truck jackknifed, causing the trailer to tip over and spill material onto the freeway.
Man arrested after reportedly riding bike on I-696, threatening police with metal rod
Read full article: Man arrested after reportedly riding bike on I-696, threatening police with metal rodPolice said they searched the man and found pepper spray and two large knives, one in his waistband and one in his coat.
Car cut in half, catches fire in violent crash on I-696 in Warren; 3 hospitalized
Read full article: Car cut in half, catches fire in violent crash on I-696 in Warren; 3 hospitalizedThree people are hospitalized after a violent crash on I-696 in Warren cut a car in half and caused two vehicles to catch fire.
Flooding from severe storms closes both directions of I-75 at I-696 in Oakland County
Read full article: Flooding from severe storms closes both directions of I-75 at I-696 in Oakland CountyFlooding from Thursday night's severe weather has closed both directions going northbound and southbound lanes of I-75 at I-696 in Oakland County.
I-696 between I-275, Telegraph Road will be closed this weekend for repairs
Read full article: I-696 between I-275, Telegraph Road will be closed this weekend for repairsThe I-696 “Restore the Reuther” Rebuilding Michigan project and the I-96 Flex Route project from US-24 to Beck Road will begin construction with repairs on the westbound side of both freeways.
I-696 between I-275, Telegraph Road will be closed this weekend for repairs
Read full article: I-696 between I-275, Telegraph Road will be closed this weekend for repairsThe I-696 “Restore the Reuther” Rebuilding Michigan project and the I-96 Flex Route project from US-24 to Beck Road will begin construction with repairs on the westbound side of both freeways.
I-75 reopens at I-696 Friday after tanker carrying asphalt caught fire in Oakland County
Read full article: I-75 reopens at I-696 Friday after tanker carrying asphalt caught fire in Oakland CountyThe northbound lanes of I-75 reopened Friday morning in Oakland County after shutting down Thursday afternoon due to a tanker truck fire.
Data from MSP accident report lists Metro Detroit’s top 20 most dangerous intersections
Read full article: Data from MSP accident report lists Metro Detroit’s top 20 most dangerous intersectionsOf the top 20 most dangerous intersections across Michigan, the number one sits on the Warren/Centerline border. It’s the I-696/Van Dyke Avenue/11 Mile Road interchange.
Drunk driver going wrong way on I-696 crashed head-on into 2 cars, killed 1 driver, officials say
Read full article: Drunk driver going wrong way on I-696 crashed head-on into 2 cars, killed 1 driver, officials sayA man is accused of drunkenly driving the wrong way on I-696 in Macomb County and crashing head-on into two cars, killing one other driver.
Driver killed in head-on crash with Jeep going wrong way on I-696 in Macomb County
Read full article: Driver killed in head-on crash with Jeep going wrong way on I-696 in Macomb CountyA driver was killed overnight in a head-on crash with a Jeep that was going the wrong way on I-696 in Macomb County, officials said.