Project Introduction

Aerial photo of a diverging diamond interchange

The diverging diamond interchange (DDI) design will modernize the Big Beaver, 14 Mile, and 12 Mile Road interchanges and improve both vehicle and pedestrian safety.

Photo of bridge reconstruction

Accelerated project construction will get Michigan moving smarter, safer, sooner.

Aerial photo of Square Lake Road Interchange

Sustainable transportation across the state is vital to Michigan’s quality of life and economy.

Aerial photo of sunset over trees in a neighborhood

Connecting families, business and regions across the state.

Ground level looking up at a transportation system pole instillation

Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) technology will monitor real-time traffic conditions along the I-75 corridor.

Aerial photo of the I-696 Shaft Launch site

A new tunnel will collect stormwater drainage from the corridor to support safe travel.

Project Updates

    Now Open

    Segment 3

    Freeway

    • I-75 between 8 Mile Road (M-102) and 13 Mile Road now has two lanes open in each direction with both sides sharing the newly rebuilt northbound lanes.

    Ramps 

    • 9 Mile Road to northbound and southbound I-75
    • I-696 eastbound and westbound to southbound I-75
    • 11 Mile Road to and from northbound I-75
    • Westbound 12 Mile Road to northbound I-75
    • Eastbound 12 Mile Road to northbound I-75 
    • 14 Mile Road to northbound and southbound I-75

    You can also use the interactive map on the MDOT MiDrive site (https://mdotjboss.state.mi.us/MiDrive/map) to see open/closed ramps.

    Closures

    Segment 1

    • The southbound shoulder as well as one lane of northbound I-75 will remain closed through early June as crews do additional barrier wall work between M-59 and Square Lake Road. Three lanes will remain open in both directions during this time.

    Segment 3

    Lanes:

    • Southbound I-75 traffic is now sharing the northbound I-75 lanes, two lanes will remain open in both directions through Fall 2023. 

    Ramps:

    • 12 Mile Road exit and entrance ramps to southbound I-75
    • 11 Mile Road exit and entrance ramps to southbound I-75
    • Southbound I-75 ramps to eastbound and westbound I-696.  

    Service Drive:

    • Southbound service drive from 11 Mile Road to the I-696 Interchange will be closed through Fall 2023.
    • Southbound service drive from Pearl Ave to Meyers Ave will have a single lane closure starting Tuesday, June 6 (2022) through the end of November 2023.  One lane will remain open during this time.

    **Note, all work is weather dependent, and dates/times are subject to change.

    You can also use the interactive map on the MDOT MiDrive site (https://mdotjboss.state.mi.us/MiDrive/map) to see open/closed ramps. 

    Nearby Projects

    The following projects are not part of the I-75 Modernization project, however are in adjacent areas.

    Nearby MDOT Projects:

    Visit the MDOT interactive map regularly for updated information on MDOT closures throughout the State of Michigan. https:mdotjboss.state.mi.us/MiDrive/map

    Nearby Local City and Agency Projects:

    Announcements

    Effective February 24, 2023 - Due to bridge construction on I-75 over 12 Mile Rd, Route 740 Twelve Mile will be on detour beginning Friday, February 24, 2023 at 9:00 am until further notice as follows: 
     
    Eastbound: Regular route on eastbound 12 Mile Rd to Stephenson Hwy, left Stephenson Hwy, right 13 Mile Rd, right John R Rd, left 12 Mile Rd, regular route. 
     
    Westbound: Regular route on westbound 12 Mile Rd to John R Rd, right John R Rd, left 13 Mile Rd, right Stephenson Hwy, left first turnback onto southbound Stephenson Hwy, right 12 Mile Rd, regular route. 

    Stops on 12 Mile Rd between Stephenson Hwy and John R Rd, and the eastbound stop just west of Stephenson Hwy, will not be served during this detour. Eastbound passengers desiring to board/deboard at the eastbound stop just west of Stephenson Hwy may do so at the temporary stop on northbound Stephenson Hwy, just north of 12 Mile Rd. Passengers traveling westbound may board/deboard at the stop on northbound John R, just north of 12 Mile Rd. 

    If you have any questions, please call SMART Customer Service at (866) 962-5515 or visit the SMART website at www.smartbus.org 

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    The presentation and resources from the Segment 3 virtual 2023 Open House held on Wednesday, February 8th have been posted to the Segment 3 Resources & Links page for your use. 

    modernize75.com/segment3/resources 

    Project Videos

    Video

    I-75 South of I-696 to North of 13 Mile Road Flyover – May 2023

    Video

    12 Mile Road Diverging Diamond Interchange Update – April 2023

    Video

    I-75 South of I-696 to North of 13 Mile Road Flyover – April 2023

    Video

    Segment 3 - 2022 Construction Year in Review video

    Video

    North of I-696 to North of 13 Mile Road Flyover – December 2022

    Video

    TBM Breakthrough – September 2022

    Video

    11 Mile Demo Time Lapse Video - July 2021

    Video

    Meyers Bridge Demolition Feb 29 2020 (No audio)

    Video

    I-75 Oakland County Freeway Improvements (With audio)

    Happening Now

    Posted

    SEGMENT THREE ROLLING LANE CLOSURES STARTING WEDNESDAY, MAY 31ST

    Weather permitting, there will be daily rolling, single lane closures between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. starting Wednesday, May 31st until Friday, June 2nd for maintenance of pavement markings.

    Crews will be working on

    • southbound I-75 on ramp at Eight Mile Road,
    • eastbound I-696 to southbound I-75,
    • northbound and southbound service drives from Meyers to Woodward Heights

    In addition, crews will also be working on eastbound and westbound bridges over I-75 at:

    • Shevlin Avenue
    • 9 Mile Road
    • John R Road

    Thank you for your continued patience on this project.

    Posted

    I-75 South of I-696 to North of 13 Mile Road Flyover – May 2023

    In our latest flyover video, we are happy to share the continued progress along the southbound I-75 freeway and service drive between I-696 and 13 Mile Road. In this video, you can see the newly paved roadway near the I-696 ramps, continued development on the 11 Mile Road ramp to southbound I-75, new roadway pavement near the 12 Mile Road interchange, and beams being set at the Red Run Drain bridge.  Stay tuned for updates as work continues through the summer.  

    Posted

    12 Mile Road Diverging Diamond Interchange Update – April 2023

    Progress is continuing on the southbound I-75 bridge over 12 Mile Road. In this update video, you can see crews have laid the foundation, built the piers, and set the beams on the bridge. While there is still a lot of work to be done,  we are looking forward to the reopening early this fall.  

    We thank you for your continued patience as crews rebuild this bridge. Stay tuned for more updates. 

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