I-696
Coverage of I-696 in the Nexus archive.
- I-696 Woodward exit reopens, other ramps set to close
The westbound I-696 Woodward ramp reopens at 5 p.m. on July 30, with the Woodward on-ramp reopening on August 6 at 9 a.m. as part of ongoing I-696 construction, which has caused numerous entrance and exit ramps to close.
- Woodward ramp to I-696 reopens this week, Southfield Road ramp to westbound I-696 set to close this weekend
The Woodward ramp to westbound I-696 in Oakland County reopens this week after being closed since early June, while the Southfield Road ramp to westbound I-696 will close this weekend as part of the Restore the Reuther Project. Drivers face mixed impacts, with some relief from the Woodward reopening and others dealing with detours due to the Southfield closure.
- MDOT announces reopening of WB I-696 Woodward ramps, closure of Southfield ramps
MDOT is reopening the westbound I-696 Woodward ramps and closing Southfield ramps as part of the ongoing Restore the Reuther project. The changes take effect in late July and early August 2026, with eastbound lanes expected to reopen by year-end.
- WB lanes of I-696 at M-53/Van Dyke Avenue in Macomb County reopens following crash
The westbound lanes of I-696 at M-53/Van Dyke Avenue in Macomb County have reopened after a crash that occurred on July 24 near Mound Road. Authorities have not disclosed the number of vehicles involved or if there were injuries.