DETROIT – Westbound I-696 in Macomb County reopened Saturday afternoon, according to the Michigan State Police.
The MSP Metro Detroit official Twitter account announced the reopening just before 5:30 p.m. and reminded residents to drive safely.
The construction project has been ongoing since April, 2018. It was expected to reopen Monday.
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Favorable weather conditions have allowed crews to complete the work required to safely reopen westbound I-696 from I-94 to I-75 earlier than expected.
Later Saturday night all entrance ramps will be open, except Mound Road to westbound I-696.
On Sunday the southbound Mound ramp to westbound I-696 is expected to reopen.
The northbound Mound ramp to westbound I-696 and the Hoover ramp to eastbound I-696 are expected to reopen next week.
Well, 696 westbound is now open. And I know what you are 🤔... wonder how fast I can go on the new cement? 70 is it people. We are 👀👮♂️👮🏽♀️🚔🚨 pic.twitter.com/2sYEuODoZf
— MSP Metro Detroit (@mspmetrodet) January 5, 2019