New WB I-696 Lane, Ramp Closures In Oakland County: What To Know

A new round of closures is coming to westbound Interstate 696 in Oakland County, according to Michigan road officials.

Part Of I-696 In Oakland County Closing Next Week For 2 Nights

Officials said the closure is to allow crews to prepare the road way for a massive construction project that will start in early March.

Officials Set Public Meeting For I-696 Project In Oakland County

Road officials will hold an open meeting in February to discuss the upcoming two-year Interstate 696 project​ in Oakland County.

Road Work To Close Busy Stretch Of I-696 In Oakland Co. For 2 Years

The road work is the final part of a $275 million project to rebuild the freeway​, according to officials.​

New SMART Bus Route Will Connect Multiple Oakland County Communities

The new route was made possible after voters approved Oakland County’s transportation millage in 2022​.

More Than 1K Without Power After Electrical Fire In Oakland Co.: DTE

Most of the outages were in the area of 13 Mile and Telegraph roads in Southfield, and neighboring communities, according to the utility.

Lanes Closing On I-75 In Oakland County: Here's What To Know

Beginning next week, crews will be closing lanes daily on a section of Interstate 75 in Oakland County for carpool lane work.

New Roundabout Opens In Royal Oak A Week Ahead Of Schedule

The $1.65 million project​ opened at the intersection of Greenfield and Normandy– which becomes Beverly Road to the west of Greenfield​.

NB I-75 At I-696 In Oakland County Reopens After Tanker Fire: Police

Michigan State Police officials did not report any injuries or any other vehicles involved in the fire.

Overturned Semi Truck Closes I-696 In Oakland County: Police

A semi truck flipped on its side and spilled oil on eastbound Interstate 696 in Madison Heights on Tuesday,​ police said.

Crash Closes Multiple Lanes On I-696 In Oakland County: MDOT

Multiple lanes on Interstate 696 after Dequindre​ Avenue in Oakland County were shutdown Tuesday morning after a crash.

Driver Killed In Crash On I-696 In Oakland County: Police

Michigan State Police said the driver suffered a "medical emergency" while driving on the freeway and slowly hit a wall.

Woodward Avenue Lane Closures In Ferndale, As $9.6M Project Begins

The construction project will reduce part of Woodward Avenue to three lanes to add bike lanes in both directions.

I-75 Construction Changes In Oakland County: What's Open, Closed

State officials announced major changes to the Interstate 75 modernizing project that are set to begin this weekend in Oakland County.

NB I-75 Near 12 Mile Road Closed Due To Crash: Report

Northbound Interstate 75 just after Interstate 696 near 12 Mile Road on the Royal Oak/ Madison Heights border is closed after a crash.

Jack-Knifed Semi Truck Closes SB I-75 At 9 Mile In Hazel Park

A Friday morning crash closed all southbound lanes on Interstate 75 at 9 Mile Road in Hazel Park, state officials said.

Royal Oak Offers Free Parking In Downtown Until February

Parking in Downtown Royal Oak will be free while the city works to fix bugs and glitches in the city's new parking system.

Crash On SB 1-75 At 9 Mile: Cleared

The Friday morning early crash has been cleared.

City Of Royal Oak Offers Free 30-Minute Parking

“Royal Oak has the best restaurants and bars in the state, and we wanted to make it easier for people to get a delicious meal."

Fatal Accident Closes EB I-696 During Tuesday Morning Rush Hour

A minor collision turned deadly when two men were struck by passing cars on the freeway early Tuesday morning in Oakland County.

I-696 Ramp Closed Indefinitely Following Green Ooze Discovery

Here are the permanent detours you need to know about following an investigation into cancer-causing chemicals spilling onto the freeway.

MI Thanksgiving Travel Traffic: Best, Worst Times To Drive

Thanksgiving might be best known for turkey, but traffic isn’t far behind. Here’s how to avoid the busy roads.

I-75 Closed In Oakland County This Weekend

Both northbound and southbound lanes of I-75 will close in Oakland County this weekend for construction. Here's what to know.

MDOT's Update On I-696 Work

Good news, Metro Detroit Commuters. The work on I-696 is nearly over.

Construction Begins At Woodward And 10 Mile In Royal Oak

Tis the season for construction and this busy Royal Oak intersection is next on MDOT's list.

Stephenson Highway Being Repaved In Madison Heights

Motorists are advised to take alternative routes during the construction period.

CN Closes Roads In Royal Oak For Rail Road Repair

Note these detours as CN Railroad replaces its rails and uneven decking.

Weekend Construction: I-75 In Oakland County, I-94 In Detroit

Several MDOT projects have freeways, bridges and roads closed down around Metro Detroit this weekend. Here’s the full schedule.

I-75 Construction: Traffic Shift, Lanes Closed In Oakland County

More than eight miles of the northbound lanes will be worked on in this next construction phase of I-75 in Oakland County.

I-696 Construction Resumes; Should Be Complete By Winter

Eastbound I-696 will again be closed this weekend in Oakland County. Here's the rest of the project plan.

Eastbound I-696 In Oakland County Closed This Weekend

Here's a look at the detours you need to know this weekend.

Eastbound I-696 In Oakland County Closed This Weekend

It's the first eastbound lane closure in the massive project underway until November.

Construction Alert: WB I-696 In Oakland County Closing

Here’s the detour information for the latest “Restore the Reuther” construction project happening across the region.

Westbound I-696 Closed This Weekend In Oakland County

As part of the larger project to "Restore the Reuther," the westbound stretch of highway will close throughout Oakland County all weekend.

Westbound I-696 Closed This Weekend In Oakland County

As part of the larger project to “Restore the Reuther,” the westbound stretch of highway will close throughout Oakland County all weekend.

Royal Oak Parking Restricted As Development Begins

May 7 brings the first set of closures for the new Royal Oak city center development project.