Project Introduction

Michigan is on the go and the High-Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes will help get us there!

Aerial photo of a diverging diamond interchange

The diverging diamond interchange (DDI) design will modernize the Big Beaver, 14 Mile, and 12 Mile Road interchanges and improve both vehicle and pedestrian safety.

Photo of bridge reconstruction

Accelerated project construction will get Michigan moving smarter, safer, sooner.

Aerial photo of the I-696 Shaft Launch site

A new tunnel will collect stormwater drainage from the corridor to support safe travel.

Aerial photo of Square Lake Road Interchange

Sustainable transportation across the state is vital to Michigan’s quality of life and economy.

Aerial photo of sunset over trees in a neighborhood

Connecting families, business and regions across the state.

Ground level looking up at a transportation system pole instillation

Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) technology will monitor real-time traffic conditions along the I-75 corridor.

Construction is unfolding in three segments. See the latest project activity.

Project Updates

    Now Open

    Segment 3

    Freeway

    • High-Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes are now open. The left lane in each direction, between 12 Mile Road and South Boulevard, will now operate as an HOV lane Mondays through Fridays, from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Motorists with 2 or more occupants, or those driving on a motorcycle, can utilize this additional lane during these designated times. Outside of those hours, all motorists are welcome to use this lane without the risk of a violation. Learn more: www.modernize75.com/HOV

    Ramps 

    • 9 Mile Road to northbound and southbound I-75
      • ongoing work in this area will impact the ramp to SB I-75 and service drive as crews work on the tunnel pump station
    • I-696 eastbound and westbound to and from southbound I-75
    • I-696 eastbound and westbound to and from northbound I-75
    • 11 Mile Road to and from northbound I-75
    • 11 Mile Road to and from southbound I-75 
    • Stephenson Highway north of Gardenia Avenue
    • 12 Mile Road and 12 Mile Road Ramps to/from southbound I-75 
    • 12 Mile Road and 12 Mile Road Ramps to/from northbound I-75 
    • Westbound 12 Mile Road to northbound I-75
    • Eastbound 12 Mile Road to northbound I-75 
    • 14 Mile Road to northbound and southbound I-75

    You can also use the interactive map on the MDOT MiDrive site (https://mdotjboss.state.mi.us/MiDrive/map) to see open/closed ramps.

    Closures

    Segment 3

    Lanes/Ramps:

        • Weather dependent, crews will implement lane closures on I-75 between 9 Mile Road and Lincoln Avenue through Friday, Mar 22 as crews remove tunnel bulkheads in preparation for the Drainage Tunnel to begin accepting water.  Crews will shift the closure to the right or left lane based on work being done that day, however it is expected that no more than one lane on I-75 will be impacted at a time. This work will also require closure of the 9 Mile ramp to southbound I-75 during this time. 

        • Southbound I-75 between 11 Mile Road and south of I-696 will have the right lane closed Monday, March 11th through Friday, March 15th 
        • The southbound entrance ramp from 11 Mile Road will be closed Monday, March 11th through Friday, March 15th 
        • Southbound ramp from I-75 to I-696, will have one lane open Monday, March 11th through Friday, March 15th. 
        • Northbound I-75 right lane closure between Shevlin Avenue and the 11 Mile Road exit ramp, as well as between Gardenia Avenue and the 12 Mile Road exit ramp. Monday, March 18th through Wednesday, March 20th.  
        • Closure of the 11 Mile Road exit ramp from northbound I-75 will also be required during this time. This closure will be in effect starting Monday, March 18th through Wednesday, March 20th.  

    This work is weather dependent.  

      

    Check the interactive MDOT map to see closures throughout the state: https://mdotjboss.state.mi.us/MiDrive/map# 

     

    Service Drive:

          • Southbound service drive near Meyers Avenue will remain closed as crews work at the tunnel site through the end of March, 2024.

    **Note, all work is weather dependent, and dates/times are subject to change.

    You can also use the interactive map on the MDOT MiDrive site (https://mdotjboss.state.mi.us/MiDrive/map) to see open/closed ramps. 

    HOV

    NOW OPEN (effective 10/24/2023)

    The High-Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes were added as an additional inside lane in each direction on I-75 between 12 Mile Road and South Boulevard (approximately 14 miles) in Oakland, County. This is the first of its kind in Michigan!

    HOV lanes require at least two human occupants inside the vehicle when used on weekdays between 6-9 AM and 3-6 PM. The exception is motorcycles, transit buses and police and emergency vehicles. Outside of those designated weekday hours the lanes are available for all motorists regardless of the number of occupants.

    State and local police will monitor safe movement in and out of the HOV lane and to ensure drivers have the correct number of people. Civil infractions will be handed out to violators.

    How can I learn more?

    Download Intro Flyer:

    Nearby Projects

    The following projects are not part of the I-75 Modernization project, however are in adjacent areas.

    Nearby MDOT Projects:

    Visit the MDOT interactive map regularly for updated information on MDOT closures throughout the State of Michigan. https:mdotjboss.state.mi.us/MiDrive/map

    Nearby Local City and Agency Projects:

    Announcements

    HOV LANES NOW OPEN (effective 10/24/2023)

    The High-Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes were added as an additional inside lane in each direction on I-75 between 12 Mile Road and South Boulevard (approximately 14 miles) in Oakland, County. This is the first of its kind in Michigan!

    HOV lanes require at least two human occupants inside the vehicle when used on weekdays between 6-9 AM and 3-6 PM. The exception is motorcycles, transit buses and police and emergency vehicles. Outside of those designated weekday hours the lanes are available for all motorists regardless of the number of occupants.

    State and local police will monitor safe movement in and out of the HOV lane and to ensure drivers have the correct number of people. Civil infractions will be handed out to violators.

    Learn About the HOV lanes

    Project Videos

    Video

    I-75 Full Flyover, M-102 (8 Mile Road) to South Boulevard – December 2023 (10 min)

    Video

    I-75/I-696 Braid Ramp Hyperlapse – December 2023

    Video

    I-75 from I-696 to North of 13 Mile Road Flyover – Nov 2023

    Video

    Tunnel Excavation has reached the Meyers Avenue Shaft! (June 2023)

    Video

    I-75 Modernization Project Tunnel Construction June 2023

    Video

    Segment 3 - 2022 Construction Year in Review video

    Video

    11 Mile Demo Time Lapse Video - July 2021

    Video

    Meyers Bridge Demolition Feb 29 2020 (No audio)

    Video

    I-75 Oakland County Freeway Improvements (With audio)

    Happening Now

    Posted

    Motorists utilizing the HOV lanes should observe posted speed limits

    While using the High-Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes on I-75 in Oakland County, it is important to stress the importance of motorists observing passing rules and posted speed limits.   

    During HOV hours (M-F 6a-9a and 3p-6p), the HOV lane should not be utilized for passing.  During off-peak hours, the HOV lane can be utilized for passing as it operates as a general-purpose lane.   

    Graphic of HOV lane use times cautioning to obey posted speed limits

    Posted

    I-75 Closures beginning Monday, March 11th  

    Southbound I-75 between 11 Mile Road and south of I-696 will have the right lane closed Monday, March 11th through Friday, March 15th as crews work on the storm sewer in the area. The southbound entrance ramp from 11 Mile Road will be closed during this work. This closure will also impact the southbound ramp from I-75 to I-696, leaving only one lane open on that ramp.

    Additionally, crews will implement a right lane closure on northbound I-75 between Shevlin Avenue and the 11 Mile Road exit ramp, as well as between Gardenia Avenue and the 12 Mile Road exit ramp. Closure of the 11 Mile Road exit ramp from northbound I-75 will also be required during this time. This closure will be in effect starting Monday, March 18th through Wednesday, March 20th.  

    This work is weather dependent.  

    Check the interactive MDOT map to see closures throughout the state: https://mdotjboss.state.mi.us/MiDrive/map#

    Posted

    I-75 Modernization Project Additional Lane

    The I-75 improvements between 8 Mile (M-102) and South Boulevard, north of Square Lake Road, include an additional inside lane, expanding the road to four lanes in each direction for improved safety, efficiency and reliability.   

    The extra lanes are for HOV use (High-Occupancy Vehicle) or as additional driving lane. 

    • NB/SB I-75, 12 Mile to South Boulevard:
      • HOV only - 6 a.m.-9 a.m. AND 3 p.m.-6 p.m.
      • Otherwise, general use
    • NB/SB I-75, 8 Mile to 12 Mile is always general use

    Drone view of I-75 near 12 Mile Road showing the original three lane in each direction compared to the view in 2023 when it was rebuilt with four lanes in each direction.

    Posted

    I-75 Full Flyover, M-102 (8 Mile Road) to South Boulevard – December 2023 (10 min)

    In December 2023, crews spent time flying a drone the entire length of the project, nearly 18 miles, to capture the completed work that began construction in 2016 and completed in 2023.  A few things you will see in this video:  

    • The rebuilt freeway lanes between 8 Mile Road and South Boulevard  
    • The rebuilt pedestrian bridges  
    • The reconfiguration of the I-75/I-696 interchange ramps using a braid design 
    • High-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane signs and lane markings  
    • The new diverging diamond interchanges (DDIs) at 12 Mile, 14 Mile, and Big Beaver roads  
    • The rebuilt Gardenia Avenue bridge with new movement of motorists to Stephenson Highway  
    • So much more!  

    Thank you all for your continued patience on this project.   

     

    Posted

    HOV Lanes Enforcement

    With the High-Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes operating along I-75 in Oakland County, it is important to know that both state and local police will monitor for safe movement in and out of the HOV lane and to ensure drivers have the correct number of occupants.  

    Drivers signaled by police to pull over should not stop in the HOV lane, rather they should continue at safe speed and pull over as directed by the police. 

    HOV Lane Facts: 

    • HOV Lanes are located on I-75 between 12 Mile Road and South Boulevard  
    • HOV lanes will operate Monday through Friday, from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.  
      • During those times, HOV lanes are open to motorists with 2 or more occupants, or those driving on a motorcycle. 
      • Outside of those hours, all motorists are welcome to use this additional lane. 

    Take a look at our video for more information on who can use the lanes, how to enter/exit them, and what to do if you are signaled to pull over.  

    Posted

    I-75/I-696 Braid Ramp Hyperlapse – December 2023

    The project team took advantage of warmer weather in December to capture this unique view of the I-75/I-696 interchange "braid" ramp opened at the end of 2022. This video, called a Hyperlapse, condenses a period of time into just a minute to show this ramp in action and showcases the volume of traffic that uses the interchange. 

    As a reminder, the reconfiguration of the I-75/I-696 interchange ramps using a braid design eliminated the weave that previously occurred by separating the movements. This reconfiguration allows I-696 motorists access to either northbound I-75 or 11 Mile Road using a new bridge, while the motorists exiting northbound I-75 to 11 Mile Road will braid under this new bridge to support a safer operation. 

     

    In the know:
    High-Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes

    HOV lanes are opening along I-75 in Oakland County. These lanes, one running northbound and one running southbound on the inside lane, have been added to I-75 between 12 Mile Road and South Boulevard.

    When are the HOV lane hours of operation?

    The clearly marked left-hand lane opens for HOV travel only during peak weekday travel times. At all other times, the lane is open for general traffic with no restrictions.

    The HOV lane runs from 12 Mile Road to South Boulevard (approximately 14 miles):

    • Peak hour operations are 6-9 AM & 3-6 PM
    • Regular lane operations remaining hours

    Who can use the HOV lane?

    The HOV lane can be used by all vehicles with two or more people. Motorcycles are welcome in the HOV lane, too.

    How do I enter the HOV lane?

    To enter the HOV lane, check for oncoming traffic in the lane, signal, and enter the HOV lane at traffic-speed.

    How will the HOV lane rules be enforced?

    State and local police will monitor for safe movement in and out of the HOV lane and to ensure drivers have the correct number of people.

    How will I know where the HOV lane starts and ends?

    Signage will be posted to warn of upcoming start or end of the HOV lane; with information on operating hours

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