The Brief The massive I-696 road construction project is nearing the end stages as crews reopen the Woodward exit ramp. That headache is about to get a little better as crews reopen the Woodward ramp for westbound drivers. I-696 Construction — The latestBig picture view:With dozens of entrance and exit ramps closed throughout the construction stretch of I-696, many unsuspecting drivers have been caught traveling well past their intended exit. At 5 p.m. on Thursday, July 30, the Woodward on-ramp onto I-696 will reopen at 9 a.m. Then on Thursday, Aug 6, the Woodward ramp off of westbound I-696 drivers will reopen. WB I-696 ramp to M-1/Woodward reopens Thursday, 7/30/26, 5 p.m.Southfield Rd ramp to WB I-696 closes Friday, 7/31/26, 9 a.m.M-1/Woodward ramp to WB I-696 reopens Thursday, 8/6/26, 9 a.m.WB I-696 ramp to Southfield Rd closes Friday, 8/7/26, 9 a.m.