is I-75 still closed at Detroit? Alternatives?

Yes, I was referring to Utica MI. To be more precise, we're headed to Ray Center, about 8 miles west of New Haven.

Google map suggests exiting I-69 at Fort Wayne and taking US-24 NE for shortest distance. Theoldwizard1, do you think I-94 through the center of town won't be bogged down too badly around 4 or 5 pm? How would it compare traffic-wise to looping around on 275 and 696? I hate having to hit the traffic peak, but sometimes life gets in the way of things.

Thanks for the help, all!