Brian Travis

Brian Travis, a project manager with the Michigan Department of Transportation, dives into the monumental task of rebuilding the central segment of I-696. Scheduled to start in March and run until 2027, the project aims to enhance safety and improve infrastructure at a cost of $275 million. He shares the freeway’s complex history and the challenges faced during its negotiations, including how Governor George Romney played a pivotal role. Travis also discusses the planned traffic detours and the importance of public awareness as construction unfolds.