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I-696, I-96 Flex Route construction: Lane and ramp closures continue in Oakland County
Read full article: I-696, I-96 Flex Route construction: Lane and ramp closures continue in Oakland CountyCrews will close lanes and ramps on I-696 and I-96 Flex Route from the end of October through the beginning of November as construction is nearly complete.
I-96 Flex Route construction: Crews to shift traffic, causing lane and ramp closures
Read full article: I-96 Flex Route construction: Crews to shift traffic, causing lane and ramp closuresCrews will be shifting traffic along the I-96 Flex Route throughout October and November, causing some lane and ramp closures.
Labor Day weekend travel in Michigan: Full list of active construction, closures
Read full article: Labor Day weekend travel in Michigan: Full list of active construction, closuresThe Michigan Department of Transportation is removing lane restrictions to make travel easier for drivers this Labor Day weekend.
3-year reconstruction of M-14, I-96 begins with closures in Wayne County
Read full article: 3-year reconstruction of M-14, I-96 begins with closures in Wayne CountyA 3-year reconstruction project on M-14 and I-96 began this weekend with road closures between Sheldon and Newburgh roads in Wayne County.
Semi-truck removal leads to closure of EB I-96 at Beck Road in Oakland County
Read full article: Semi-truck removal leads to closure of EB I-96 at Beck Road in Oakland CountyThere's a major snag in the evening commute as eastbound I-96 at Beck Road in Oakland County is closed so crews can remove a rolled-over semi-truck from a ditch.
Crews to remove semi truck later after crash on I-96; cleanup to take 8 hours
Read full article: Crews to remove semi truck later after crash on I-96; cleanup to take 8 hoursCrews are going to come back to I-96 later in the evening to remove a semi truck because the cleanup is expected to take about eight hours.
Morning 4: Woman who thinks she’s being kidnapped jumps from car on Detroit freeway -- and other news
Read full article: Morning 4: Woman who thinks she’s being kidnapped jumps from car on Detroit freeway -- and other newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
Eastbound I-96 ramp to EB I-94 in Detroit to close Monday until end of January for bridge work
Read full article: Eastbound I-96 ramp to EB I-94 in Detroit to close Monday until end of January for bridge workThe eastbound I-96 ramp to eastbound I-94 in Detroit will close until the end of January for bridge work.
Suspect arrested after woman stabbed on side of I-96 in road rage altercation
Read full article: Suspect arrested after woman stabbed on side of I-96 in road rage altercationPolice have arrested a suspect after a woman was stabbed on the side of a freeway by another driver following a road rage altercation on I-96.
EB I-96 from Wixom Road to I-275 reduced to 1 lane on Sunday, Monday in Oakland County
Read full article: EB I-96 from Wixom Road to I-275 reduced to 1 lane on Sunday, Monday in Oakland CountyEastbound I-96 from Wixom Road to I-275 will be reduced to one lane starting Sunday and Monday in preparation for reopening the roadway.
New lanes to open on I-96 in Oakland County after months of construction
Read full article: New lanes to open on I-96 in Oakland County after months of constructionThousands of drivers traveling along I-96 in Oakland County may soon experience temporary relief as the Michigan Department of Transportation plans to reopen three lanes after months of construction.
Multiple people injured in double rollover crash involving semi on EB I-96 near Southfield Freeway
Read full article: Multiple people injured in double rollover crash involving semi on EB I-96 near Southfield FreewayMultiple people were injured during a double rollover crash that involved a semi-truck on eastbound I-96 near the Southfield Freeway.
Michigan Labor Day weekend travel guide: Active construction zones, gas prices
Read full article: Michigan Labor Day weekend travel guide: Active construction zones, gas pricesThe Michigan Department of Transportation is lifting traffic restrictions in some areas to help travelers over Labor Day weekend.
1 killed, several badly hurt, 25 cars damaged by ‘possible tornado’ on I-96
Read full article: 1 killed, several badly hurt, 25 cars damaged by ‘possible tornado’ on I-96Police said one person was killed, several others were badly injured, and more than 25 cars were damaged by a “possible tornado” on I-96.
Driver says he was shot at on Southfield Freeway after honking at someone to prevent crash
Read full article: Driver says he was shot at on Southfield Freeway after honking at someone to prevent crashAn Oak Park man said another driver opened fire on him on the Southfield Freeway after he honked to prevent a crash.
M-14 ramp to northbound I-275 to be closed through end of July
Read full article: M-14 ramp to northbound I-275 to be closed through end of JulyTraffic will be detoured through eastbound M-14 and I-96 to Farmington Road, then westbound I-96 and M-14 to northbound I-275. The traffic shift will affect freeway and ramp traffic.
Morning 4: Man fatally hit by car after tripping while crossing I-96 in Detroit -- and more news
Read full article: Morning 4: Man fatally hit by car after tripping while crossing I-96 in Detroit -- and more newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
Man who ran out of gas along I-96 in Detroit struck, killed after tripping while crossing freeway
Read full article: Man who ran out of gas along I-96 in Detroit struck, killed after tripping while crossing freewayA man who ran out of gas along I-96 was returning to his vehicle when he tripped and was struck by a car, according to police.
3 adults, 2 kids injured in Detroit after semi truck hits car, ends up on I-96 embankment
Read full article: 3 adults, 2 kids injured in Detroit after semi truck hits car, ends up on I-96 embankmentA family of five is recovering in the hospital after their car was hit by a semi truck in Detroit on Thursday.
Speeding 20-year-old crashes on I-96, suffers 3rd-degree burns when car catches fire
Read full article: Speeding 20-year-old crashes on I-96, suffers 3rd-degree burns when car catches fireA 20-year-old driver was speeding on I-96 when he lost control, crashed, and suffered third-degree burns after the car caught fire, officials said.
Eastbound I-96 to close from Wixom Road to I-275 in Oakland County for emergency repair
Read full article: Eastbound I-96 to close from Wixom Road to I-275 in Oakland County for emergency repairBeginning Tuesday at 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., eastbound I-96 will be closed from Wixom to I-275 for emergency drainage structure repair, with all ramps being closed east of the location.
What we know about 4 people killed when speeding SUV slammed into bridge on I-96
Read full article: What we know about 4 people killed when speeding SUV slammed into bridge on I-96Police have released information about the four people who were killed when a speeding SUV crashed into a bridge on I-96 in Detroit on Sunday night.
Police: Speeding car slams into bridge on I-96 in Detroit, killing 4 men
Read full article: Police: Speeding car slams into bridge on I-96 in Detroit, killing 4 menFour men were killed Sunday evening when an SUV violently crashed into a median at the base of a bridge along I-96 in Detroit, police report.
Injured 6 years ago while helping a crash victim, Sean English continues to turn tragedy into triumph
Read full article: Injured 6 years ago while helping a crash victim, Sean English continues to turn tragedy into triumphHow Sean English continues to turn tragedy into triumph, inspire others and give back.
2 freeway shootings in Detroit: What we know after 2 shot leaving night club, semi driver opens fire
Read full article: 2 freeway shootings in Detroit: What we know after 2 shot leaving night club, semi driver opens fireShots were fired on two different Detroit freeways overnight, one involving a drunken semi truck driver and another leaving a woman dead and a man seriously injured.
Semi truck driver from Georgia accused of driving drunk, opening fire on vehicle after crash in Detroit
Read full article: Semi truck driver from Georgia accused of driving drunk, opening fire on vehicle after crash in DetroitA 37-year-old semi truck driver from Georgia has been arrested after opening fire on another vehicle after a crash, according to Michigan State Police.
Semi truck spills glue on Oakland County freeway after being cut off, veering into metal barrier
Read full article: Semi truck spills glue on Oakland County freeway after being cut off, veering into metal barrierA semi truck spilled glue onto an Oakland County freeway after being cut off and veering into a metal barrier, officials said.
Construction to begin for I-696 project, I-96 Flex Route from US-24 to Beck Road -- what to know
Read full article: Construction to begin for I-696 project, I-96 Flex Route from US-24 to Beck Road -- what to knowThe 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.
Teen ejected after crashing into 2 cars while driving too fast on Detroit freeway
Read full article: Teen ejected after crashing into 2 cars while driving too fast on Detroit freewayA teenager was ejected from his car when he crashed into two other vehicles while driving too fast on a Detroit freeway, police said.
Michigan police: 16 hurt in 150-car pileup on I-96 in Ionia County
Read full article: Michigan police: 16 hurt in 150-car pileup on I-96 in Ionia CountyMore than a dozen people were injured in a massive car pileup on a Michigan freeway over the weekend that was caused by whiteout conditions, police report.
I-96 in Ionia County closed after snowy crash of over 50 cars, officials say
Read full article: I-96 in Ionia County closed after snowy crash of over 50 cars, officials sayI-96 in Ionia County has been shut down on both the eastbound and westbound sides after an estimated 50-100 car crash occurred on Saturday.
I-96 Flex Route construction to cause closures in Oakland County starting this weekend: Here’s what to know
Read full article: I-96 Flex Route construction to cause closures in Oakland County starting this weekend: Here’s what to knowThe I-96 Flex Route project is up and running again, and is causing both short-term and long-term road and ramp closures in Metro Detroit.
Shirtless man flees from crime scene on foot, fatally struck by passing car on I-96
Read full article: Shirtless man flees from crime scene on foot, fatally struck by passing car on I-96A shirtless man who ran from a crime scene was struck and killed by a passing car on I-96 Sunday morning, Michigan State Police say.
Metro Detroit drivers deal with snowy conditions after storm as MDOT crews work to clear roads
Read full article: Metro Detroit drivers deal with snowy conditions after storm as MDOT crews work to clear roadsHamtramck is a good example of what several communities have been dealing with. Road crews worked overnight to clear the freeways and main roads but some of the neighborhood streets remain snow-covered.
I-94 to close this weekend in Detroit: What drivers need to know
Read full article: I-94 to close this weekend in Detroit: What drivers need to knowThe overpass removal will cause a portion of I-94 between I-75 and I-96 to close starting Friday with both directions of I-94 to reopen by 5 a.m. Monday.
Bridge demolition causes portion of I-94 between I-75, I-96 to close this weekend In Detroit
Read full article: Bridge demolition causes portion of I-94 between I-75, I-96 to close this weekend In DetroitThe overpass removal will cause a portion of I-94 between I-75 and I-96 to close starting Friday with both directions of I-94 to reopen by 5 a.m. Monday.