Crash, Gravel Spill Closes Part Of I-96 In Oakland Co.: What To Know

NOVI, MI — Part of Interstate 96 in Oakland County is closing Thursday morning after a crash and gravel spill, according to road officials.

Officials will close both directions of Interstate 96 from Beck Road to Interstate 275 in Novi at 10:30 a.m. so crews can remove an overhead sign and clean up the debris, according to road officials.

During the closure, road officials suggested the following detours:

• EB I-96 will be closed from Beck to Novi Road. (Detour is Grand River Avenue.)

• WB I-96 will be closed from I-275/I-696/M-5 to Wixom Road. (Detour is 12 Mile and Grand River.)

• NB I-275 ramp to WB I-96 will be closed. (Detour is Grand River Avenue.)

• SB M-5 ramp to WB I-96 will be closed. (Detour is 12 Mile to Grand River Ave.)

Officials did not report any injuries in the crash.

The freeway is expected to reopen at 2:30 p.m. Thursday.