The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has announced an extended closure of southbound I-75 over the Rouge River Bridge in southwest Detroit, spanning from Springwells to Schaefer. This closure is scheduled from 9:00 p.m. Thursday, August 20, through 5:00 a.m. Monday, August 24, to facilitate essential bridge maintenance. The work includes the application of a protective surface to four bridges and an epoxy overlay on the I-75 Rouge River Bridge.
The Thursday night and Friday daytime portions of the closure have been incorporated due to repeated weather-related delays during prior weekend operations. Please note that ramps within the affected area will close three hours earlier than the mainline roadway.
Closure Details
- Southbound I-75: Closed from Springwells to Schaefer
- Duration: 9:00 p.m. Thursday, August 20 – 5:00 a.m. Monday, August 24
Recommended Detours
- Freeway Detour: Northbound I-75 to northbound I-275, eastbound I-94, eastbound I-96, returning to northbound I-75
- Local Detour: M-85 / Fort Street serves as an alternate route
Early Ramp Closures (6:00 p.m. Thursday, August 20 – 5:00 a.m. Monday, August 24)
- Gordie Howe International Bridge ramp to southbound I-75
- Ambassador Bridge ramp to southbound I-75
- Vernor / I-75 Service Drive ramp to southbound I-75
- Clark ramp to southbound I-75
- Springwells ramp to southbound I-75
- Dearborn Street ramp to southbound I-75
Motorists are strongly encouraged to plan alternate routes in advance. Please drive slowly and exercise heightened caution through all work zones.
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