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MDOT: Westbound I-696 traffic shifting back to newly reconstructed lanes this weekend
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk Darren Cunningham , WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News
· October 7, 2026
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Key points The Restore the Reuther project has been underway since June 2023. Relief is coming for drivers who use I-696.
Relief is coming for drivers who use I-696. The Restore the Reuther project has been underway since June 2023. This weekend, westbound traffic will close so crews can open newly reconstructed lanes.
Drivers have been frustrated with the construction, which has caused daily bottlenecks. The presence of orange construction barrels has been particularly annoying for some. Further details about the project and traffic changes are available.
The traffic shift is scheduled to start this Friday night. Drivers like Denise Harvey and Leo Evans have been affected by the construction and are looking forward to improved traffic flow.
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Category: library Published: October 7, 2026 Source: WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News Reading time: 1 min
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