What to expect in upcoming M-14/I-96 reconstruction project

WAYNE COUNTY, Mich. – M-14/I-96 between Sheldon Road and Newburgh Road in Plymouth Township and Livonia will undergo construction.

The construction consists of roadway, bridge and ramp reconstruction, as well as Metro trail work that is expected to take two years.

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will rebuild the eastbound side of M-14/I-96 from Sheldon Road to Newburgh Road between March and late 2025. Westbound lanes will be rebuilt in 2026.

March-September of 2025

Reconstruct EB M-14/I-96

• Reconstruct Roadway
• Replace Drainage/ Storm Sewer
• New Signs
• Water Main Relocation Work

Bridge Rehabilitation

• EB M-14 over Sheldon Rd.
• EB Ramp to Sheldon over M-14
• Sheldon Ramp to EB over M-14
• CSX Railroad over M-14
• M-14 under Hines Dr.
• M-14 under Robinwood
• M-14 under N Haggerty
• I-96 under Schoolcraft
• I-96 under Newburgh
• I-96 under Newburgh Double U-Turns
• I-96 under Newburgh East U-Turn
• M-14 over Rouge River
• M-14 under Northville

Ramp Reconstruction

• EB M-14 to SB I-275
• EB M-14 to NB I-275
• NB I-275 to EB I-96
• SB I-275 to EB I-96
• EB M-14 to Sheldon Rd.
• Sheldon Rd. to EB M-14
• EB I-96 to Newburgh Rd.

March-November of 2026

Reconstruct Median Shoulder of EB and WB M-14/I-96

• Reconstruct Shoulders
• Replace Drainage/ Storm Sewer

Reconstruct WB M-14/I-96

• Reconstruct Roadway
• Replace Drainage/ Storm Sewer
• New Signs
• New Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Technology

Reconstruct I-275 Metro Trail-Hines Dr. to I-275 | Bridge Rehabilitation

• M-14 over CSX RR
• M-14 under CSX RR
• WB M-14 over Sheldon Rd.
• M-14 under Hines Dr.
• M-14 under Robinwood
• M-14 under N Haggerty
• I-96 under Schoolcraft
• I-96 under Newburgh
• I-96 under Newburgh Double U-Turns
• I-96 under Newburgh East U-Turn
• M-14 over Rouge River
• EB Ramp to Sheldon over M-14
• Sheldon Ramp to EB over M-14
• M-14 under Northville Rd.
• M-14 Bike Path (Metro Trail) over Hines Dr.

Ramp Reconstruction

• WB I-96 to NB I-275
• Newburgh Rd. to WB I-275
• WB M-14 to Sheldon Rd
• Sheldon Rd. to WB M-14
• SB I-275 to WB M-14
• WB I-96 to SB I-275
• NB I-275 to WB M-14

MDOT wants to hear from you

MDOT is holding a public meeting to discuss the two-year project on Feb. 12 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Plymouth Township Hall.

People who attend can share their comments, review project exhibits and learn more about the project.