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I-96 in and out of Detroit will be closed this weekend

By Jack Nissen
Published  June 16, 2023 10:19am EDT
Transportation
FOX 2 Detroit

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (FOX 2) - A word to the wise this weekend: don't drive on I-96. 

Both directions of I-96 heading into and out of Detroit will be closed for the entire weekend for bridge demolition. On-ramps and off-ramps will also be closed. 

The closures will be in effect from Friday, June 16 at 9 p.m. until Monday, June 19 at 5 a.m.

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The closures include:

  • Eastbound I-96 express lanes will be closed between Outer Drive and I-94.
  • Westbound I-96 express lanes will be closed between I-94 and M-39 (Southfield Freeway).
  • Eastbound and westbound I-96 local lanes will be closed between M-39 (Southfield Freeway) and M-8 (Davison Freeway)

If drivers are planning on heading in or out of Detroit, they'll be detoured to the Southfield Freeway and then onto I-94.