OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. – The stretch of westbound I-696 between Dequindre and Telegraph roads in Oakland County is scheduled to be closed, starting Friday, June 8 at 9 p.m.
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) originally planned to close this stretch of the interstate last week to begin concrete removal and replacement.
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So far, this Oakland County stretch of westbound I-696 has had only lane closures during overnights for saw cutting and shoulder closures for drainage work.
The westbound I-696 closure between Dequindre Road and Telegraph Road (U.S. 24) is scheduled to start at 9 p.m. Friday, June 8 and end by 5 a.m. Monday, June 11.
Reminder-WB 696 CLOSING for weekend in Oakland County, Dequindre to US24, tonight 9pm-Mon 5am plus all on/off ramps incl 75 ramps. Along w closure in Macomb, 1st entry to WB 696 is US24/Telegraph this wknd. Details https://t.co/nlajC62NkU @Movingmacomb
— MDOT - Metro Detroit (@MDOT_MetroDet) June 8, 2018
When the project begins, the first entrance for westbound I-696 will be at U.S. 24 (Telegraph Road).
MDOT's suggested detour:
Westbound M-102 (8 Mile Road) to M-10 to U.S. 24 (Telegraph Road) or westbound I-696, with access from I-94 in Macomb County and I-75 in Oakland County.
Eastbound I-696 remains open in Oakland and Macomb counties.
Macomb County I-696 closure continues
Westbound I-696 between I-94 and I-75 in Macomb County will remain closed through November, MDOT.
MDOT began what it is calling "Restore the Reuther" at the end of April with the complete closure of westbound I-696 in Macomb County from I-94 to I-75 through November.
READ: How to get around westbound I-696 closure between I-94, I-75