M-14 road reconstruction closes access ramps

    A 2-year, $140 million project to reconstruct M-14 at Interstate 96 is now under way through Plymouth Township and Livonia. Crews will reduce lanes as part of the preparation for the upcoming rebuilding of the eastbound side of M-14/I-96 from Sheldon Road to Newburgh Road through late 2025. Westbound M-14/I-96 will be rebuilt in 2026.

    State officials said that eastbound M-14 will have one lane open from west of Beck Road to Levan Road until late this year. Westbound M-14 will have two lanes open from Levan to Beck. Plans include reconstruction; replacing the drainage and storm sewer; installing signs; and water main relocation, according to an official statement.
    Drivers should be prepared for detours. Some ramps will be closed, including eastbound M 14 to northbound/southbound Interstate 275; northbound I-275 to westbound M-14; northbound/southbound Beck to eastbound M-14; and Sheldon Road to eastbound M 14. Access ramps from eastbound M-14 to northbound/southbound I-275 will be closed until late this year as will the northbound I-275 to westbound M-14. Northbound/southbound Beck Road to eastbound M-14 ramp will also be closed during the construction as will access from Sheldon Road to eastbound M-14.
    Traffic control for this project has been carefully considered for the approximately 125,000 drivers who use M-14/I-96 daily near the I-275 interchange, state officials said in a prepared statement. The Metro Trail will be rebuilt during the 2026 season. Project details and maps for that project can be found at www.M14Reconstruction.org.
    Based on economic modeling, this investment is expected to directly and indirectly support 1,336 jobs, according to officials.