Heading West on I-69? Expect Delays as $54.5 Million Road Rebuild Begins

Commuters and travelers driving on I-69 in Lapeer County will be encountering construction starting April 18th. A seven-mile stretch of the interstate will be getting rebuilt and the Five Lakes Rest Area will be completely replaced.

The project has a $54.5 million price tag and is part of the Rebuilding Michigan program. Michigan Department of Transportation Director Paul C. Ajegba said, “This investment will greatly improve an important east/west corridor supporting commuters and commercial traffic.”

According to MDOT, drivers should expect lane closures and traffic shifts over the next two years. The estimated end date is October of 2023.

The project will start with the rebuilding of westbound I-69. Traffic will be maintained on I-69 throughout the project. 

Several ramps will be closed during the first phase of construction, including southbound M-24 to eastbound I-69, westbound I-69 to M-24, westbound I-69 to Wilder Road, Wilder Road to westbound I-69, and Lake Pleasant Road to westbound I-69.

Reporting for WGRT – Jennie McClelland