Safety and Improvements Changes Coming to I-96, U.S. 23 Interchange in 2014

Starting in 2014, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will make major safety and operational improvements to the I-96/US-23 interchange in Brighton Township.

The project includes:

• Constructing new through-lanes on I-96 between the current eastbound and westbound lanes;
• Building three new bridges over northbound and southbound US-23, and over Old US-23;
• Changing the existing lanes of I-96 to collector-distributor (CD) lanes for easier and safer lane changes for ramp traffic; and
• Rebuilding the existing six bridges over US-23 and Old US-23.

• During construction, there will be minimal impact on traffic.
• Freeway construction will begin in 2014.
• Work on the CD lanes and bridges will be completed in 2015.