Important news if you're heading south on I-75 out of Detroit

[PanamaMike]

February 4th, 2017, a long stretch of I-75 southbound just south of the Ambassador Bridge, closed.

There is major bridge and road repair taking place during the closure.

The detour will require heading west before taking I-275 south to connect with I-75 and will add 30-35 miles to your southbound trip.

Northbound lanes will remain open.

This project will take two years to complete.

http://www.freep.com/story/news/loc.../05/i75-south-february-construction/94991608/

 

[Disneylover99]

Thanks for the heads up!

 

[mapledisney]

Thanks for the heads up, taking this route next week!

 

[Mellabella]

Thanks for the heads up

 

[mort1331]

Anyone with suggestions on new route? Sarnia crossing? or what about Niagara Falls and driving across from there?

 

[wc1]

Thanks for the heads up!

I found this map of the construction area and a few detours:

http://www.toledoblade.com/image/2017/02/03/600x600/0203DetroitI-75Detour.jpg

The official detour is I-96 to I-275 because I-94 is already close to capacity. Crossing at Sarnia will give you an additional choice of I-94 to I-696 to I-275 which is an option for me as I usually go to the Costco in Roseville (near the I-94/I-696 interchange) to gas up.

This might be the year that I try a route that goes through West Virginia to go to Disney.

 

[disneyfreak89]

This might be the year that I try a route that goes through West Virginia to go to Disney.

We did that route last fall for the first time, it wasn't as busy and more scenic BUT way too many hills! Up & down for hours We couldn't get out of the mountains fast enough.

Also not nearly as many places to eat and stop over night at as I-75, so be prepared for that as well.