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I-96 intermittent closures for permit work in Brighton rescheduled for early Friday morning, May 2

April 30, 2025

LANSING, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has issued a permit to DTE for utility work on eastbound and westbound I-96 at Grand River Avenue in Brighton. Originally scheduled to take place April 26, utility delays forced the work to be rescheduled to early Friday morning, May 2.

County:
Livingston

Highway:
I-96

Closest community:
Brighton

Start date:
12:01 a.m.
Friday, May 2, 2025

Estimated end date:
6 a.m.
Friday, May 2, 2025

Traffic restrictions:
This utility work will require intermittent lane closures on eastbound and westbound I-96 at Grand River Avenue throughout the operation. Traffic control will be maintained by the Michigan State Police (MSP). Motorists should expect delays.

Safety benefit:
Closing the lanes will ensure the safety of utility workers and motorists.

Press Release MI Newswire Department of Transportation University Region

Media Contact:

Aaron Jenkins

MDOT University Region Media Representative

JenkinsA10@Michigan.gov

517-243-9075

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