Fast facts: 

• The northbound I-75 ramps to eastbound and westbound I-696 will be closed for pavement and barrier wall repair.    
• The ramp closures begin at Noon Friday, Sept. 10. 
• Weather permitting, this work is expected to be completed by Oct. 1.  

Pavement and barrier wall repair will begin Friday afternoon on the northbound I-75 ramps to eastbound and westbound I-696. The ramps will close at Noon Friday, Sept. 10, and will reopen Oct. 1, weather permitting.    

The detour for the northbound I-75 ramp to eastbound I-696 will use eastbound M-102 (Eight Mile Road) to northbound M-53 (Van Dyke Avenue) back to eastbound I-696. Northbound I-75 traffic heading for westbound I-696 will follow westbound M-102 to northbound M-10 (Lodge Freeway) back to westbound I-696.  

Drivers are reminded the northbound I-75 exit ramps to 9 Mile/John R. Road and 12 Mile Road are open.  

In our latest flyover video, check out the new pavement on the southbound lanes between 8 and 9 Mile Roads.  Progress has been made on the Highland Avenue Pedestrian Bridge and nearby ramps, and pavement on the northbound service drive near Shevlin Avenue.  Crews are making progress throughout the corridor, stay tuned for more videos!   

The Highland Avenue Pedestrian Bridge is now open for the community to enjoy.  Demolished in February and rebuilt this spring/early summer and is now ready to connect the citizens.