Client: Michigan Department of Transportation, Oakland TSC
Location: Oakland and Macomb Counties, MI
Construction Budget: $253 Million
Great Lakes Engineering Group was selected to assist the Michigan Department of Transportation’s Oakland TSC team with as needed construction services in delivering the final third phase of the I-696 corridor improvement projects from Lahser to Dequindre in Oakland and Macomb Counties. The 10-mile project along I-696 involves 9 different neighboring communities and is a major artery throughout the tri-county Metro Detroit area. The staging of this project is scheduled to occur over 3 construction seasons with the first 2 having eastbound I-696 traffic closed from Lahser to Dequindre while keeping westbound I-696 traffic opened at all times. Eastbound I-696 will be detoured for the entirety of 2 construction seasons to accommodate the reconstruction of more than 10 miles of the I-696 freeway, shoulders, and ramps as well as rehabilitating over 61 bridges throughout the corridor. The project also includes drainage replacement, traffic signal upgrades, retaining wall repairs as well as concrete median barrier replacement and adjustment.
Our GLEG team will provide a diverse array of services on this project including project engineers, office technicians, senior-level field staff, testing technicians and supported by a substantial number of field technicians to oversee the hundreds of various operations occurring throughout this $253 million dollar project. This project is scheduled to occur predominantly over the 2025, 2026 and 2027 construction seasons. GLEG also provided MDOT with as-needed project photography, website updates, and ombudsman services where we respond to public concerns through a dedicated 24-hour phone line.