The final phase of MDOT’s Restore the Reither Project on I-696 in Metro Detroit is rescheduled to begin on Monday, March 3.
Starting at 9 a.m., crews will mark the pavement, close ramps, and close lanes on eastbound I-696 from M-10 (Lodge Freeway/Northwestern Highway) to I-75.
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By the afternoon, the route is expected to be fully closed.
Westbound traffic will be maintained while eastbound and westbound I-696 are rebuilt between Lahser Road and I-75.
Eastbound traffic will be detoured for two years via southbound M-10 (Lodge Freeway), eastbound M-8 (Davison Highway), and northbound I-75 back to eastbound I-696.
The final phase of the Restore the Reuther project involves rebuilding I-696 in 2025-2026.
In 2027, I-696 will have major road work done between I-75 and Dequindre Road.
Work includes rebuilding the roadway, bridge work, and drainage structures.
As part of the project, 60 bridges will be repaired, including the Church Street Plaza bridge, which contains Victoria Park. During that rebuilding, a walkway detour will be in place.
In 2026, westbound I-696 will be rebuilt from I-75 to Lahser Road.
