Interstate 96 facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Interstate 96
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Route information
Maintained by MDOT
Length	192.032 mi (309.046 km)
Existed	1959–present
Major junctions
West end	US 31 in Norton Shores
	US 131 in Walker I-196 in Grand Rapids I-69 near Lansing I-496 / US 127 in Lansing US 23 in Brighton I-275 / I-696 / M-5 in Farmington Hills I-275 / M-14 near Livonia US 24 in Redford I-94 in Detroit
East end	I-75 in Detroit
Highway system
Main route of the Interstate Highway System Main • Auxiliary • Business Michigan State Trunkline Highway System Interstate • US • State (CDH) ← M-95 M-96 →

Interstate 96 (I-96) is a very important highway in the state of Michigan, United States. It helps people travel across the state, connecting the western side near Muskegon all the way to Detroit in the east. This major road is about 192 miles (309 kilometers) long.

I-96 is part of the Interstate Highway System, which is a big network of highways that connect states across the country. These roads are built to help people travel quickly and safely over long distances.

What is Interstate 96?

Interstate 96 is a main route for cars and trucks in Michigan. It was officially started in 1959. The MDOT takes care of the highway, making sure it is safe and well-maintained for everyone to use.

This highway is a key part of Michigan's transportation system. It helps connect cities, businesses, and people. Many goods are also moved along I-96, which is important for the state's economy.

Where Does I-96 Go?

I-96 starts near Norton Shores on the western side of Michigan, close to Muskegon. From there, it travels east across the state. It passes through many different areas, from smaller towns to big cities.

The highway ends in Detroit, Michigan's largest city. This makes I-96 a vital link between the western and eastern parts of the state. It's a busy road, especially near larger cities.

Connecting Major Cities

I-96 connects with many other important highways and passes near several major cities. This helps drivers get to different parts of Michigan and even other states.

• Grand Rapids: I-96 goes near Grand Rapids, where it connects with I-196 and US 131. Grand Rapids is a large city in western Michigan.
• Lansing: The highway also passes through Lansing, which is the state capital. Here, I-96 connects with I-69 and I-496.
• Detroit Area: As I-96 gets closer to Detroit, it connects with several major roads. These include US 23 near Brighton, and I-275, I-696, and M-5 in the Farmington Hills area. It also meets I-94 in Detroit.

These connections make I-96 a central route for travel and trade across Michigan.

Images for kids

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  Westbound I-96 as it passes under Sternberg Road approaching US 31

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  WZZM-TV's Weatherball next to I-96 in Walker

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  Aerial view looking north from the I-496 interchange along I-96/I-69 west of Lansing

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  Southern split between I-96 and I-69 southwest of Lansing

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  Satellite image of the interchange with M-5, I-275 and I-696 in Novi and Farmington Hills

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  I-96 east at Davison Avenue, the east end of the local–express split

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  1958 numbering plan for Michigan's Interstates

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  Approaching where the Jeffries Freeway (I-96) splits into Express and Local lanes in Detroit

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  Exit and entry ramps from the 36th Street interchange

See also

In Spanish: Interestatal 96 para niños