The Michigan Department of Transportation is removing lane restrictions to make travel easier for drivers this Labor Day weekend.

With nice weather comes not-so-nice traffic.

If you use I-696, you’ll want to know about a planned closure this weekend.

If you use I-696, you’ll want to know about a planned closure this weekend.

Drivers can expect closures on Telegraph Road over the next two years due to several bridges getting replaced or repaired in the Downriver area.

I-75 will be closed in both directions in Oakland County this weekend for a planned bridge demolition.

Major closures are scheduled for I-696 and I-96 this weekend as part of ongoing projects.

The I-696 “Restore the Reuther” Rebuilding Michigan project and the I-96 Flex Route project from US-24 to Beck Road will begin construction with repairs on the westbound side of both freeways.

I-696 will be closed this weekend in Oakland County to prepare for a traffic shift which will have both directions of I-696 sharing the westbound side.

I-696 will be closed this weekend in Oakland County to prepare for a traffic shift which will have both directions of I-696 sharing the westbound side.

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is removing lane restrictions on more than 63% of its road and bridge projects across the state to ease traffic delays for Memorial Day weekend travel.

SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. – A box truck driver was killed in a crash Friday morning along northbound I-75 near Rattalee Lake Road in Springfield Township. Michigan State Police said a vehicle stopped on the roadway in the right lane and noticed a large box truck traveling slowly behind her with its hazard lights on. The large box truck rear ended her car. However, the large box truck, now stopped in the lane, was then rear ended by a smaller box truck. There was no one hurt in the large box truck, but he driver of the smaller box truck was pronounced dead on the scene, state police said.

Planned lane/road closures:I-75:Oakland SB 75, University Dr. to South Blvd., 1 LANE OPEN, Fri. 9 p.m-Sun. 5 a.m.Oakland - SB 75 ramp to/from University Dr, ramp intermittently closed, Fri. 9 p.m.-Sun. 5 a.m.Wayne EB/WB 94, W. Grand Blvd to Conner, 1 LANE OPEN, Fri. 9 p.m.-Mon. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.M-14:Wayne EB/WB M-14 near Beck, 1 LANE OPEN, 2 lanes closed intermittently, Sat. 6 a.m.-7 p.m.Oakland - SB US-24, Civic Center Dr. to 8 Mile, 2 lanes open, 2 lanes closed, Fri. 6 a.m.-Mon.

Here's a list of construction projects and closures around Metro Detroit for the weekend of Oct. 18 through Oct. 21. All work is weather dependent and rainstorms may cause delays or cancellations. I-75:Oakland CountyNB/SB I-75, South Boulevard to M-24, 1 LANE OPEN, Saturday 7 a.m. to Sunday 5 a.m.EB M-59 ramp to SB I-75, RAMP CLOSED, Saturday 8 p.m. to Sunday 5 a.m.Wayne CountyNB/SB I-75 CLOSED at Sibley, closed intermittently, Saturday 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.NB/SB I-75 ramps to SB M-10, RAMPS CLOSED, Sunday 4 a.m. to 9 a.m.NB I-75 ramp to Ambassador Bridge, RAMP CLOSED, Sunday 4 a.m. to 10 a.m.SB I-75 Service Drive, Central to Springwells , right lane closed, Friday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.I-94:Macomb CountyEB 94, 8 Mile to 696, 1 LANE OPEN, Friday 8 p.m. to Monday 5 a.m. On/off ramps closedWayne CountyEB/WB 94, Conner to M-3/Gratiot, 1 LANE OPEN, Saturday 5 a.m. to 5 p.m.WB 94 CLOSED, 96 to US-12/Michigan Avenue, closed, Friday 9 p.m. to Monday 5 a.m.EB/WB 94, 275 to US-24/ Telegraph, 1 LANE OPEN, Friday 9 p.m. to Monday 5 a.m.I-375:Wayne CountySB 375 ramp to Larned , RAMP CLOSED, Sunday 4 a.m. to 11 a.m.I-696:Oakland CountyEB 696 ramp to Greenfield, ramp closed Friday 9 p.m. to Monday 5 a.m.Jefferson Avenue:Wayne CountyEB Jefferson, Griswold to Randolph, 2 right lanes closed, Sunday 6 a.m. to 11 a.m.M-3 (Gratiot):Macomb CountySB M-3, 16 Mile/Metro Parkway to 14 Mile, left lane closed, Friday 9 a.m. to Sunday 5 p.m.Wayne CountyNB/SB M-3 ramp to EB 94, RAMP CLOSED, Saturday 5 a.m. to 5 p.m.M-10 (Lodge):Wayne CountySB M-10 CLOSED, 75 to Jefferson, Sunday 4 a.m. to 9 a.m.NB M-10, Griswold to M-85/Fort, left lane closed, Sunday 6 a.m. to 11 a.m.NB M-10 ramp to WB Jefferson, RAMP CLOSED, Sunday 6 a.m. to 11 a.m.M-39 (Southfield):Wayne CountyNB/SB M-39 ramp to EB 96, RAMPS CLOSED, Friday 8 p.m. to mid-NovemberM-59:Macomb CountyEB/WB M-59, M-97 to 94, 1 LANE OPEN, moving two right lane closure, Friday 11 p.m. to noon SundayOakland CountyWB M-59, Milford Road to Tipsico Lake, 1 LANE OPEN, Saturday 6 a.m. to Monday 3 p.m.M-85 (Fort Street):Wayne CountyNB/SB M-85 CLOSED, 3rd Street to Griswold, Saturday 7 a.m. to Sunday 6 p.m.Street to Griswold, Saturday 7 a.m. to Sunday 6 p.m. NB/SB M-85 CLOSED, W. Grand Boulevard to 6th , Sunday 4 a.m. to 9 a.m., Sunday 4 a.m. to 9 a.m. NB/SB M-85 CLOSED, 3rd to 6th , Sunday 4 a.m. to 4 p.m.US-12 (Michigan Avenue):Wayne CountyEB/WB US-12 CLOSED, Trumbull to Griswold, Sunday midnight to 4 p.m.US-24 (Telegraph):Oakland CountySB US-24, 696 to Franklin, 1 LANE OPEN, Friday 9 p.m. to Monday 5 a.m.NB/SB US-24, CLOSED, County Center Drive to US-24/Dixie Highway, Saturday 5 a.m. to Sunday 8 p.m. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

Photo: @strifeshotsMetro Detroit will see a great stretch of summer weather Wednesday through Saturday with tons of sunshine and high temps around 80F along with great sleeping weather! A portion of Telegraph Road (US-24) in Wayne County will close for three weeks starting on Friday. The future of GreektownRepresentatives from Greektown and the community will release the results of its privately-funded strategic planning initiative that will be the base of the future vision and plan for the neighborhood. SPONSOREDHear ye, hear ye! Submit your photo:Hit us up on Instagram -- @local4newsOr post to StormPinsSend us a News Tip here.

Photo: Joey and Jessica Sancrant/InstagramIt's going to be a breezy day around Metro Detroit, so hold onto your hats! WB I-94 (Edsel Ford Freeway) from Second Ave. to Wyoming Ave. right two lanes closed for construction through Friday. Labor Day weekend events kick off Today, the Michigan State Fair and Romeo Peach Festival will kick off Labor Day weekend festivities. Lions finish preseason against Cleveland The Detroit Lions will play in their final preseason game tonight against the Cleveland Browns. This year's festival runs weekends and Labor Day, Aug. 17 to Sept. 29.

Oakland - SB Baldwin ramp to SB 75 ramp closed, Fri 5am-Sun 2pm. Macomb -WB 94 ramp to 23 Mile, ramp closed, Fri 9:30am-Mon 5am. Wayne -WB 94 CLOSED, 96 to Michigan Ave, Fri 10pm-Mon 5am. Wayne NB M-10 ramps to WB 94, ramps closed, Fri 10pm-Mon 5am. M-19:Macomb - EB/WB M-19 ramps to WB 94, ramps closed Fri 9:30am-Mon 5am.

The westbound I-94 service drive/collector distributor will be closed at Merriman Road due to the bridge work. Merriman Road access to westbound I-94 will be maintained. Northbound Middle Belt Road and the ramp to westbound I-94 will be closed for bridge and railing work. The detour includes eastbound Wick Road to northbound Inkster Road, then westbound Ecorse Road to Middle Belt Road. Bridge work includes epoxy overlay, beam repair, rail patching, substructure replacement and repair, and deck patching.

The westbound I-94 service drive/collector distributor will be closed at Merriman Road due to the bridge work. Merriman Road access to westbound I-94 will be maintained. Northbound Middle Belt Road and the ramp to westbound I-94 will be closed for bridge and railing work. The detour includes eastbound Wick Road to northbound Inkster Road, then westbound Ecorse Road to Middle Belt Road. Bridge work includes epoxy overlay, beam repair, rail patching, substructure replacement and repair, and deck patching.