Stretch of I-75 to reopen July 2

Updated: Monday, 29 Jun 2009, 9:36 PM EDT
Published : Monday, 29 Jun 2009, 9:36 PM EDT

DETROIT (AP) - A 1.5-mile stretch of Interstate 75 in southwest Detroit that has been closed for more than a year is close to opening back up.

The Michigan Department of Transportation said Monday the roadway will reopen Thursday, five months ahead of schedule.

MDOT held a news conference and community celebration Monday to mark the early reopening.

I-75 between Rosa Parks Boulevard and Clark Street was rebuilt as part of the Ambassador Bridge Gateway Project. The $230 million reconstruction effort is designed to improve efficiency for commercial traffic exiting the Ambassador Bridge.

While I-75 will be completely open to traffic Thursday afternoon, MDOT says motorists still can expect some intermittent closures within the project area during off-peak hours.

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Stretch of I-75 to reopen July 2

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