Road Construction Projects
  • 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:

Project Hotline: 248-930-1777
Email: mdot-metro-I696@michigan.gov 

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