Full Weekend Closures of Southbound I-75 for Girder Work
As part of the Michigan Interchange component of the Gordie Howe International Bridge project, select roadways need to be closed and reconstructed. Bridging North America (BNA) would like to alert you of upcoming roadwork in southwest Detroit that may affect you. This letter is consistent with established notification practices on the Gordie Howe International Bridge project.
In an effort to continue to provide two-way communication and opportunities for feedback, we would like to discuss the upcoming closure with you in advance of the construction work starting.
Starting December 16, 2022, Bridging North America will temporarily close southbound I-75 to support ramp girder work. This weekend closure will be in place until December 19, 2022.
December 16, 2022, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
- Three left lanes on southbound I-75 will close between the Clark Street off-ramp and Springwells Street/southbound I-75 on-ramp.
December 16 – 19, 2022
Southbound I-75 will close between the Clark Street off-ramp and Springwells Street/southbound I-75 on-ramp.
- The Vernor Highway on-ramp to southbound I-75 will close.
- All lanes of the Ambassador Bridge on-ramp to southbound I-75 will close.
- All lanes of the Springwells Street off-ramp from southbound I-75 will close.
- Detour routes are in place and include the following:
I-75 Major Through Traffic:
Southbound I-75 major through traffic will be detoured around the project via westbound I-96 to southbound I-275 for southbound motorists.
I-75 Traffic Between I-275/I-75 Interchange and I-94/I-75 Interchange (Local Southbound Traffic)
Traffic will be reduced to one lane and forced to exit at Clark Street southbound I-75 exit ramp, then continue to southbound I-75 Service Drive, south on Clark Street, west on Fort Street, north on Springwells Street northbound, south on southbound I-75 Service Drive then to Springwells Street on-ramp to southbound I-75.
Ambassador Bridge Ramp to Southbound I-75
Traffic from the Ambassador Bridge to southbound I-75 will be detoured to I-96 westbound, take the exit 191 to Michigan Avenue, west on Michigan Avenue, south on the southbound I-75 Service Drive, south on West Grand Boulevard, west on Fort Street, north on Springwells Street northbound, south on southbound I-75 Service Drive then to Springwells Street on-ramp to southbound I-75.
Vernor Highway On-Ramp to Southbound I-75
Southbound motorists from southbound I-75 Service Drive will be detoured to continue on southbound I-75 Service Drive, south on W. Grand Boulevard, west on Fort Street, north on Springwells Street northbound, south on southbound I-75 Service Drive then to Springwells Street on-ramp to southbound I-75.
For more information about active road closures, visit the project website at www.GordieHoweInternationalBridge.comor contact 1-844-322-1773 or emailing info@wdbridge.com.
Fort Street Overnight Equipment Crossing
As part of the Michigan Interchange component of the Gordie Howe International Bridge project, select roadways need to be closed and reconstructed. Bridging North America (BNA) would like to alert you of upcoming roadwork in southwest Detroit that may affect your facilities. This letter is consistent with established notification practices on the Gordie Howe International Bridge project.
Starting December 21, 2022, at 9 p.m. Bridging North America will temporarily close Fort Street for overnight equipment crossing. This closure will be in place until December 22, 2022, at 5 a.m.
The expected time for equipment crossings will be one to four hours. Fort Street will close temporarily during the night and will open the next morning.
- Fort Street will close between Livernois Avenue and Campbell Street.
- The right lane of westbound Fort Street between Campbell Street and Morell Street will close.
- The right lane of eastbound Fort Street between West End Street and Livernois Avenue will close.
Traffic on Fort Street to west of the work zone will detour south to take West End Street southbound, east on Jefferson Avenue, north on Clark Street, then to Fort Street.
Traffic on Fort Street to the east of the work zone will detour south to take Junction Street southbound, west on Jefferson Avenue, north on West End Street, then to Fort Street.