Road Construction Projects
Published on April 22, 2026
- As of May 18, Greenfield Road is closed over I-696 in Southfield/Oak Park for approximately two months for bridge repair work.
- Greenfield Road north of Lincoln Avenue to 12 MiIe will be down to one lane in each direction through mid-July.
- The Greenfield entrance and exit ramps will continue to be closed for some time.
Detour (Northbound/Southbound Greenfield):
- Use the I-696 service drives (eastbound or westbound)
- Access Greenfield via the crossover/turnaround bridges
Current closures and lane restrictions
- WB I-696: Reduced to two lanes open from Dequindre Road to I-75
- WB I-696 ramps to NB/SB I-75: Closed
- NB/SB I-75 ramps to WB I-696: Closed
- WB I-696 shared ramp to Lahser, US-24/Telegraph, and M-10/Northwestern: Closed
Now through August, 2026
- WB I-696 exit to NB I-75
- Detour: NB M-53 → WB M-59 → NB I-75
- WB I-696 exit to SB I-75
- Detour: SB M-53 → WB M-102 (8 Mile Rd) → SB I-75
April 8 through early summer
- SB I-75 exit to WB I-696
- Detour: WB M-102 (8 Mile Rd) → NB M-10 → WB I-696
Feb. 28 through 5 p.m. June 3, 2026
- NB I-75 exit to WB I-696
- Detour: WB M-102 (8 Mile Rd) → NB M-10 → WB I-696
Upcoming Closures
- Southfield Road: Expected closure in late summer
Project Timeline
- Roads and bridges west of I-75 are anticipated to reopen by fall 2026
- Work east of I-75 is expected to continue into 2027
Additional Information
Residents are encouraged to:
- Plan ahead and allow extra travel time
- Drive cautiously through construction zones
- Stay updated as conditions may change
Project Updates & Maps:
- Michigan.gov/drive
- www.drivingoakland.com
Project Hotline: 248-930-1777
Email: mdot-metro-I696@michigan.gov
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