Throughout the corridor, access for pedestrians and cyclists has continued to be a priority.   This project has already rebuilt and reopened five pedestrian bridges, providing safer connectivity for the community.  In our latest video, check out some interesting information regarding our sixth pedestrian bridge, at Bellaire Avenue, as crews work to complete and open that bridge later this season.    

Stephenson Highway bridge over I-75 was demolished in mid-September and will not be replaced. The I-75 Modernization project will rebuild and convert Stephenson Highway to handle two-way traffic north of Gardenia Avenue. Once complete, the northbound I-75 service drive traffic will turn left (to head west) at Gardenia Avenue and cross over I-75 and then turn right (to head north) at Stephenson Highway on the new two way section toward 12 Mile Road. This work is currently scheduled to be completed during the 2022 construction season in conjunction with the replacement of the Gardenia Avenue bridge.  The ultimate configuration of the Gardenia Avenue bridge and Stephenson Highway in this area can be found at the following link  https://www.modernize75.com/media/zpciqqbk/gardenia-avenue-bridge-reconfiguration-to-accommodate-northbound-stephenson-highway.pdf   

Demolition of Stephenson Highway Bridge looking north above I-75

I-75 Lane and Ramp Closure Updates  

• Beginning at 7 a.m. and ending by 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 28, the right lane of northbound I-75 will be closed from 8 Mile to John R, and the northbound I-75 exit to 9 Mile Road will be closed for traffic control repair.  
• The northbound I-75 exit ramp to 12 Mile Road will be closed from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily Wednesday (Sept 29) through Thursday (9/30) for bridge work. 
• Crews expect to open the northbound I-75 ramps to eastbound and westbound I-696 by sunset on Tuesday, Sept. 28.   

Thank you for your continued patience. 

Fast facts: 

• The northbound I-75 ramps to eastbound and westbound I-696 will be closed for pavement and barrier wall repair.    
• The ramp closures begin at Noon Friday, Sept. 10. 
• Weather permitting, this work is expected to be completed by Oct. 1.  

Pavement and barrier wall repair will begin Friday afternoon on the northbound I-75 ramps to eastbound and westbound I-696. The ramps will close at Noon Friday, Sept. 10, and will reopen Oct. 1, weather permitting.    

The detour for the northbound I-75 ramp to eastbound I-696 will use eastbound M-102 (Eight Mile Road) to northbound M-53 (Van Dyke Avenue) back to eastbound I-696. Northbound I-75 traffic heading for westbound I-696 will follow westbound M-102 to northbound M-10 (Lodge Freeway) back to westbound I-696.  

Drivers are reminded the northbound I-75 exit ramps to 9 Mile/John R. Road and 12 Mile Road are open.  

In our latest flyover video, check out the new pavement on the southbound lanes between 8 and 9 Mile Roads.  Progress has been made on the Highland Avenue Pedestrian Bridge and nearby ramps, and pavement on the northbound service drive near Shevlin Avenue.  Crews are making progress throughout the corridor, stay tuned for more videos!   

The Highland Avenue Pedestrian Bridge is now open for the community to enjoy.  Demolished in February and rebuilt this spring/early summer and is now ready to connect the citizens.