Bradley C. Wieferich, P.E., Director | Michigan Department Of Transportation
Bradley C. Wieferich, P.E., Director | Michigan Department Of Transportation
Bridge and road construction on I-75 in northern Oakland County is approaching completion as part of a $160 million project. The work, which covers the stretch between M-15 (Ortonville Road) and the Oakland/Genesee county line, involves resurfacing, bridge repairs, drainage improvements, culvert replacements, and updates to signs and guardrails.
The Michigan Department of Transportation announced that traffic control devices are being removed and I-75 will soon return to its original configuration. However, pavement marking replacement and staged removal of construction materials will require lane closures. All scheduled activities depend on weather conditions.
From 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 31 until 5 a.m. Monday, Nov. 3, several closures will be in effect:
- Southbound I-75 Exit 101 to Grange Hall Road
- Northbound M-15 entrance ramp to southbound I-75
- Two lanes closed on I-75 from Baldwin Road (Genesee County) to Clarkston Road
Beginning at 5 a.m. Monday, Nov. 3 through early December:
- Southbound I-75 traffic will move onto the newly rebuilt southbound side
- Northbound I-75 will be reduced to one lane from Baldwin Road to Clarkston Road for about three weeks while crews remove 15 miles of temporary barrier wall; as work progresses, two lanes will reopen
Additional ramp closures through early December include:
- Southbound I-75 Exit 106 to Dixie Highway (Saginaw Road)
- East Holly Road to northbound I-75
- Northbound Dixie Highway/Saginaw Road (Grand Blanc Township) to northbound I-75
- Southbound Saginaw Road to southbound I-75
- Southbound US-24 (Dixie Highway) to southbound I-75
- Northbound US-24 (Dixie Highway) to northbound I-75
Major construction is expected to finish by early December. Crews plan to return through most of 2026 for additional tasks such as removing temporary crossovers, adding pavement markings and rumble strips, landscaping work, and other remaining activities.
Funding for this project comes from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's Rebuilding Michigan program. According to the announcement: "Funding for this project is made possible by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's Rebuilding Michigan program to rebuild the state highways and bridges that are critical to the state's economy and carry the most traffic." The investment strategy aims for longer-lasting fixes that improve infrastructure conditions across Michigan.
The overall effort spans four years with various types of work scheduled at different locations along the 15-mile corridor. Economic modeling indicates that this investment has directly and indirectly supported nearly two thousand jobs during its execution.
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