I-96 traffic shift with lane and ramp closures begins Monday, March 2, in Livingston County

LANSING, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will begin a traffic shift of eastbound I-96 traffic to the westbound side of I-96 at Grand River Avenue on Monday, March 2, in Livingston County, requiring the following restrictions:

• Eastbound and westbound I-96 lane closures at Grand River Avenue and
• Eastbound Grand River Avenue entrance ramp to eastbound I-96

This work is part of MDOT's $41 million investment to rebuild the I-96/Grand River Avenue interchange as a diverging diamond interchange. As part of the project, three structures will be replaced along I-96: the Ore Creek culvert under I-96 and the two I-96 bridges over Grand River Avenue.

County:
Livingston County

Highway:
I-96

Closest community:
Brighton

Start date:
7 a.m.
Monday, March 2, 2026

Estimated end date:
5 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 15, 2026

Traffic restrictions:
This work will require closing one lane of I-96 in each direction at Grand River Avenue from 7 a.m. Monday, March 2, until 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15.

The eastbound I-96 traffic shift to westbound I-96 will be in effect from 7 a.m. Saturday, March 7, until 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15.

This work will require closing the eastbound Grand River Avenue entrance ramp to eastbound I-96 from 7 a.m. Saturday, March 7, until 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15. Traffic will be detoured via Hilton Road, Old US-23 and Spencer Road to eastbound I-96.

Safety benefit:
Closing the lanes will ensure the safety of workers and motorists. A DDI is an alternative interchange design that improves safety, increases traffic flow and reduces construction cost. There are fewer conflict points in a DDI compared to a conventional interchange (14 versus 26), with better sight distance at turns.