CITY OF LATHRUP VILLAGE

27400 Southfield Road

Lathrup Village, MI 48076

248.557.2600

www.lathrupvillage.org

City Hall Hours

Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - VIA MDOT

Date: January 14, 2025

Restore the Reuther project moves to next phase: Rebuilding I-696 between Lahser Road and I-75

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. - The last phase of Restore the Reuther project is expected to begin in early March. Eastbound and westbound I-696 will be rebuilt between Lahser Road and I-75 in 2025-2026. In 2027, I-696 will have major road work between I-75 and Dequindre Road. The project includes rebuilding the roadway, bridge work and drainage structures. 

As part of the project, 60 bridges will be repaired, including the rebuilding of the Church Street Plaza bridge that contains Victoria Park. During that rebuilding, a walkway detour will be in place.

Information on a public meeting planned for early February is expected to be announced soon. 

County:

Oakland

Highway:

I-696

Communities:

Ferndale, Hazel Park, Hunting Woods, Lathrup Village, Madison Heights, Oak Park, Pleasant Ridge, Royal Oak, Southfield, Warren 

Start date:

Saturday, March 1, 2025 

Estimated end date:

Late Fall 2027 

Traffic restrictions:

Westbound traffic will be maintained while eastbound and westbound I-696 are rebuilt between Lahser Road and I-75. However, eastbound traffic will be detoured via southbound M-10 (Lodge Freeway), eastbound M-8 (Davison Highway), and northbound I-75 back to eastbound I-696. 

Jobs numbers:

Based on economic modeling, this $250 million investment is expected to directly and indirectly support 2,385 jobs.

Safety benefit:

The rebuilding of I-696 and the repair of 60 bridges will ensure a safer roadway for drivers and pedestrians.

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The City seeks two residents to serve on the Historic District Committee.

Interested residents should submit an application to the City Administrator. Priority and preference will be given to those with professional experience in related fields.

Questions? Contact City Administrator Greene at mgreene@lathrupvillage.org.

The deadline to apply is 4:00 PM on Wednesday, February 19, 2025.

The Board & Commission Application is available by clicking here.

Click here to get to the interest form.

Made possible by LVNG approved partnership agreement.

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Apply now to secure your spot.

Don't miss this chance to elevate your business. Applications are open for a limited time!

The City of Lathrup Village allows residents to sign up for ACH payment enrollment for utility bills. This payment method allows the City to work with your financial institution to deduct your utility bill payment from your checking account each month, limiting your need to visit City Hall or mail your payment. You would still receive your utility bill in the mail for record keeping.

If a resident is interested in signing up for this direct payment option, they can fill out the enrollment application located on the Water Department page of the website and turn it in (with a voided check) to the City.

Qualified homeowners may receive interest-free loans of up to $23,000 to make needed home repairs, including barrier-free access and energy-saving upgrades.

The Home Improvement Program is not an emergency repair program. 

There are no monthly payments and the total loan is due and payable only when you no longer live in your home.

Oakland County staff is with you from helping you apply for the loan to overseeing all repair work and paying pre-screened contractors.

To qualify, you must meet Income Limits

• Own and live in your own home in Oakland County.
• Meet gross household income limits set by the federal government updated annually in July for the year.

Repairs must result in the home being "decent, safe and sanitary." Based on home improvement needs, financial situation, and availability of funds at the time of application, eligible improvements may include:

• Have needed improvements that are eligible under the program
• Barrier-free access
• Basement waterproofing
• Bathroom
• Chimney
• Door
• Electrical system
• Heating system
• Insulation
• Kitchen
• Plumbing
• Porch
• Roof
• Septic system
• Siding
• Structural defect
• Water and sewer line
• Well
• Window

Application for the Home Improvement Program

Lathrup Village Snow Fall Policy

If snowfall accumulations are over 3 inches, the Lathrup Village Police Department will call the DPS staff member on call.

Priority One

All major arterial streets are salted and plowed. These include:

• Sunset Blvd (Roseland to Southfield Rd)
• Santa Barbara Dr (11 Mile Rd to Roseland Blvd)
• Bloomfield Dr (11 Mile Rd to 12 Mile Rd)
• Lathrup Blvd (Lincoln Dr to 12 Mile Rd)
• Rainbow Dr (11 Mile Rd to Southfield Rd)

Priority Two

When Priority One routes are done, crews shift to Priority Tow, which includes all intersections and City Hall (during office hours and when the Community Room is booked for events).

Crews salt intersection only where the majority of stopping and turning takes place. This permits "tracking" of salt beyond the intersection, and within a few days after a snow, the area is free of ice or snow for the most part. Concentrating on intersections protects the streets and environment, saving the taxpayers money.

Priority Three

All Lathrup Village Streets are plowed but not salted. This typically includes two heavy plow trucks and one pickup truck which is primarily tasked with intersections and dead end streets.

Upcoming Meetings

The public may attend City Council meetings in person, and access regular meetings live via Facebook and watch on YouTube. Please note, that the Study Sessions are not recorded.

City Council agendas & packets may be found here:

https://lathrup-mi.municodemeetings.com

Public Safety Reminders

CONTACT INFORMATION

Main Number 248.557.2600

MAYOR AND COUNCIL

Mayor Mykale "Kelly" Garrett

kgarrett@lathrupvillage.org | ext. 285

Council Member Jalen C. Jennings

jjennings@lathrupvillage.org | ext. 287

Council Member Dalton Barksdale

dbarksdale@lathrupvillage.org | ext. 288

Mayor Pro Tem Bruce Kantor

bkantor@lathrupvillage.org | ext. 286

Council Member Jason Hammond

jhammond@lathrupvillage.org | ext. 289

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