Several new road closings in Southfield around the I-696 reconstruction project are in effect until at least early July for bridge work.

• Evergreen Road is closed in both directions at I-696 until late July.

• The I-696 service drive is closed west of Southfield Road until early July.

• Southbound Santa Barbara Drive is closed at I-696 until early July.

The closings went into effect early Monday, June 16, according to a release from the Michigan Department of Transportation.

This is the final phase of the Restore the Reuther project. It involves rebuilding I-696 between Lahser and Dequindre in 2025-2026.