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MDOT announces reopening of WB I-696 Woodward ramps, closure of Southfield ramps
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· July 28, 2026
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Key takeaway The M-1/Woodward ramp to westbound I-696 will reopen, while the Southfield Road ramp will close.
Changes are coming to the I-696 freeway in Oakland County. The westbound lanes remain open, with traffic using the eastbound lanes that were rebuilt in 2025. Some exit and entrance ramps are open, but closures are in place.
MDOT has announced updates to the ramp closures. The M-1/Woodward ramp to westbound I-696 will reopen, while the Southfield Road ramp will close. Additional changes to the westbound I-696 ramps to M-1/Woodward and Southfield Road are also planned.
Further details on the changes, including specific dates and times, are available from MDOT regarding the Restore the Reuther project.
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Category: local Published: July 28, 2026 Source: WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News Reading time: 1 min
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