OTTAWA LAKE — The exits at U.S. 223 and U.S. 23 in Whiteford Township are fully open for traffic and all detours have been removed. According to the Michigan Department of Transportation, construction at the interchange is essentially complete and open. The Michigan Department of Transportation did a major overhaul of the interchange by creating a round-about. There will be a single-lane closure on northbound U.S. 23 between mile markers eight and nine for concrete pavement repair. This closure is expected to last through 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16.