696 work resumes in Macomb County

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                           TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2019

 

CONTACT: Diane Cross, MDOT Office of Communications, CrossD2@Michigan.gov

 

I-696 work resumes in Macomb County with lane closures

on freeway and service drives

 

COUNTY:

Macomb

 

HIGHWAY:

I-696              

 

START DATE:

Monday, April 15, 2019

 

PROJECT END DATE:

Late August 2019

 

PROJECT DETAILS:

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is continuing a long-term repair project on I-696 between Dequindre Road and I-94 in Macomb County. The work will include restoring the crossover locations, repairing barrier walls, freeway lighting, sewer work, joint sealing, installing asphalt shoulders, and finishing diamond grinding. Work also will be performed on the I-696 service drives to repair the concrete surface and replace curb and sidewalks.

 

Project map: https://bit.ly/2UpyPnu

 

TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS:

Westbound I-696 from I-94 to Dequindre Road will have the left lane closed during weekdays with additional lane closures during overnights and weekends.

 

Eastbound I-696 from Dequindre Road to I-94 will have a variety of multiple lane closures throughout the route with traffic shifting depending on the work. These lane closures will change frequently. Some lane closures also will cause short-term ramp closures. Every effort will be made to keep as many lanes open during morning and afternoon drive time.

 

Eastbound and westbound I-696 service drives will have intermittent single lane closures between Couzens Avenue and I-94. There will be complete closures at various locations to allow for paving and concrete curing. The closures will be announced ahead of time with posted detours.

 

Please check Michigan.gov/drive or MovingMacomb.org for the latest in lane closures.

 

SAFETY BENEFITS:

MDOT understands the impact this type of major work has on motorists and works as quickly and as safely as possible to get the job done. This work will improve safety and provide a smoother driving surface.

 

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