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Michigan Department of Transportation asks for patience as construction increases statewide
Read full article: Michigan Department of Transportation asks for patience as construction increases statewideThere has been more road construction than usual this summer, and the Michigan Department of Transportation is asking for patience.
I-275 construction pauses for winter in Wayne County: What to know
Read full article: I-275 construction pauses for winter in Wayne County: What to knowAll lanes of I-275 in Wayne County will be open to traffic on Friday as the revitalization project takes a winter pause before officially wrapping up next year.
All I-275 lanes to reopen in Wayne County in time for holiday travel
Read full article: All I-275 lanes to reopen in Wayne County in time for holiday travelAll lanes of I-275 will reopen Friday in Metro Detroit as the revitalization project takes a winter pause before officially wrapping up next year.
Nearly 300 countdown crosswalk signals are coming to Westland
Read full article: Nearly 300 countdown crosswalk signals are coming to WestlandThe city of Westland, which was awarded $670,000 through an MDOT program, will help increase the safety and ease of getting around more than 40 spots in the city.
Crash closes SB lanes of Lodge Freeway at Chicago Boulevard in Wayne County; multiple people injured
Read full article: Crash closes SB lanes of Lodge Freeway at Chicago Boulevard in Wayne County; multiple people injuredA car crash that injured multiple people has caused the closure of the southbound lanes of Lodge Freeway at Chicago Boulevard in Wayne County.
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.
Update: Crash involving pedestrian that closed WB lanes of I-94 at Harper Avenue in Macomb County reopens
Read full article: Update: Crash involving pedestrian that closed WB lanes of I-94 at Harper Avenue in Macomb County reopensThe crash that closed the westbound lanes of I-94 at Harper Avenue in Macomb County has reopened.
Michigan State Police share crash statistics for 2022: What to know
Read full article: Michigan State Police share crash statistics for 2022: What to knowMichigan State Police have released highway crash statistics for 2022, which are alarming as there were more than 293,000 accidents, and in those crashes, 1,123 people died, which is down one percent from 2021 when fewer people were on the road, but it's 15% higher than in 2018.
Michigan construction guide for 4th of July travel: Here’s what’s closed, open
Read full article: Michigan construction guide for 4th of July travel: Here’s what’s closed, openIf you’re hitting the road in Michigan for the Fourth of July holiday weekend or week -- you’ll want to check the construction list!
MDOT workers find damaged trailer, its contents in median on SB I-75 near MM 286
Read full article: MDOT workers find damaged trailer, its contents in median on SB I-75 near MM 286Workers from the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) found a damaged trailer and its contents in the median of southbound I-75 near MM 286.
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.
Michigan Memorial Day weekend travel guide: Gas prices, lane restrictions, and best times to drive
Read full article: Michigan Memorial Day weekend travel guide: Gas prices, lane restrictions, and best times to driveMDOT will be removing lane restrictions on 81 road and bridge projects across Michigan to help ease traffic delays for travelers on Memorial Day weekend.
Distracted driver following too close injures several people in car crash on I-75 in Woodhaven
Read full article: Distracted driver following too close injures several people in car crash on I-75 in WoodhavenA car crash on I-75 in Woodhaven has left multiple adults and children injured, according to officials.
Massive pothole brings costly repairs on Detroit’s east side
Read full article: Massive pothole brings costly repairs on Detroit’s east sideIt’s the time of year when drivers are dodging more potholes around Metro Detroit. But one pothole, in particular, had several people calling Help Me Hank.
MDOT emphasizes importance of input from Detroit residents in I-375 redesign process
Read full article: MDOT emphasizes importance of input from Detroit residents in I-375 redesign processIt’s the highway that displaced two historically Black communities in Detroit, and Wednesday night, the plan to re-imagine I-375 is getting one step closer to reality.
Neighbors demand solutions for major increase in traffic noise coming from I-75 in Troy
Read full article: Neighbors demand solutions for major increase in traffic noise coming from I-75 in TroyEver since I-75 got a makeover in Troy, neighbors have complained about a significant increase in traffic noise—especially those who live along the east side of I-75.
Construction to begin on 3.3-mile stretch of Gratiot Avenue in Macomb County: What to know
Read full article: Construction to begin on 3.3-mile stretch of Gratiot Avenue in Macomb County: What to knowThe project includes resurfacing 3.3 miles of Gratiot Avenue (M-3) along with concrete curb and gutter, drainage improvements, upgrades to sidewalks with American with Disabilities Act (ADA) ramps, installation of new modernized traffic signals, signing replacements, and pavement markings.
Massive project in Oakland County set to rebuild nine miles of I-696
Read full article: Massive project in Oakland County set to rebuild nine miles of I-696If you traveled I-696 through Farmington Hills, your commute got much more congested for the rest of the year and the subsequent construction season.
MDOT addresses street safety concerns for residents living along Stephenson Highway in Royal Oak
Read full article: MDOT addresses street safety concerns for residents living along Stephenson Highway in Royal OakA big mess ensues in Royal Oak alongside the construction project on I-75 as a stretch of Stephenson Highway between 11 Mile Road, and Lincoln is open, but residents wonder if it’s safe to drive.
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-696 to close this weekend in Oakland County: What drivers need to know
Read full article: I-696 to close this weekend in Oakland County: What drivers need to knowI-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 to close this weekend in Oakland County: What drivers need to know
Read full article: I-696 to close this weekend in Oakland County: What drivers need to knowI-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.
Crash closes all lanes westbound of 8 Mile Road between Inkster, Grand River in Oakland County
Read full article: Crash closes all lanes westbound of 8 Mile Road between Inkster, Grand River in Oakland CountyA crash has caused the closure of all lanes westbound of 8 Mile Road between Inkster and Grand River in Oakland County.
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.
City of Detroit responsible for freeway cleaning after $650K deal with MDOT
Read full article: City of Detroit responsible for freeway cleaning after $650K deal with MDOTExpect the freeways to be cleaner now that the city will be responsible for freeway cleanup within the limits of Detroit. A $650,000 agreement has been made with MDOT that will allow the city to take matters into its own hands.
Winter storm creates dangerous travel conditions in Metro Detroit: Live traffic map, updates
Read full article: Winter storm creates dangerous travel conditions in Metro Detroit: Live traffic map, updatesA dangerous winter storm is likely to wreak havoc on all forms of travel on Friday in Southeast Michigan.
What to know about I-275 construction: 1 lane open in each direction through mid-December
Read full article: What to know about I-275 construction: 1 lane open in each direction through mid-DecemberTraffic is going to be switched onto the newly built lanes of southbound I-275 from 6 Mile Road to Eureka Road.
2 major freeway closures in Metro Detroit this weekend: What to know
Read full article: 2 major freeway closures in Metro Detroit this weekend: What to knowWe’re not done with orange barrel season just yet. If you’re planning to be out and about this weekend, there are some big closures you should be aware of before hitting the road.
WB I-696 from US-24 to I-275 closed this weekend for pavement repairs, shoulder widening
Read full article: WB I-696 from US-24 to I-275 closed this weekend for pavement repairs, shoulder wideningThe Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will be closing portions of westbound I-696 this weekend.
WB I-94 from I-75 to I-96 in Detroit closed this weekend for bridge beam setting
Read full article: WB I-94 from I-75 to I-96 in Detroit closed this weekend for bridge beam settingMichigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) crews will be setting steel bridge beams on the Grand River overpass above I-94 this weekend, if the weather cooperates.
These are Michigan’s most dangerous intersections. And it’s not just the bad drivers
Read full article: These are Michigan’s most dangerous intersections. And it’s not just the bad driversThere are more than 107,000 intersections in the state of Michigan, according to MDOT. But not all of them are created equal.
Westbound I-696 closing in Oakland County this weekend: What drivers should know
Read full article: Westbound I-696 closing in Oakland County this weekend: What drivers should knowWestbound lanes of I-696 will be closed this weekend in Oakland County as crews work to repair pavement and widen the shoulder.
New I-75 project closures start tonight in Oakland County: What drivers should know
Read full article: New I-75 project closures start tonight in Oakland County: What drivers should knowIf you use I-75 in Oakland County, you should be aware of some coming closures, starting this weekend, as the I-75 Modernization project shifts.
Changes coming to I-75 project in Oakland County: What drivers should know
Read full article: Changes coming to I-75 project in Oakland County: What drivers should knowIf you use I-75 in Oakland County, you should be aware of some coming closures, starting this weekend, as the I-75 Modernization project shifts.
I-94 closed in Detroit through Tuesday for Second Avenue Bridge work: What to know
Read full article: I-94 closed in Detroit through Tuesday for Second Avenue Bridge work: What to knowBoth directions of I-94 between I-75 and I-96 are going to be closed for five days as crews work on the Second Avenue bridge.
What you need to know about I-94 closures in Detroit as crews work on Second Avenue bridge
Read full article: What you need to know about I-94 closures in Detroit as crews work on Second Avenue bridgeBoth directions of I-94 between I-75 and I-96 are going to be closed for five days as crews work on the Second Avenue bridge.
Section of I-94 in Detroit to close for 5 days as crews work on Second Avenue bridge: What to know
Read full article: Section of I-94 in Detroit to close for 5 days as crews work on Second Avenue bridge: What to knowBoth directions of I-94 between I-75 and I-96 are going to be closed for five days as crews work on the Second Avenue bridge.
MDOT enters 5-year partnership to build first public in-road EV charging system in Detroit
Read full article: MDOT enters 5-year partnership to build first public in-road EV charging system in DetroitThe Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has announced an agreement with a company to work towards building a first of its kind in-road charging system for electric vehicles in Detroit.
Tired of your desk job? You could work atop the Mackinac Bridge instead
Read full article: Tired of your desk job? You could work atop the Mackinac Bridge insteadThe Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is hiring, and not the position you might expect, workers are needed to work on top of the Mackinac Bridge.
Michigan construction guide: What to know for Labor Day weekend travel
Read full article: Michigan construction guide: What to know for Labor Day weekend travelSome good news for those traveling in Michigan this Labor Day weekend -- most of the state’s construction projects are take a break. But some will remain active.
Morning 4: High bacteria levels close 9 Michigan beaches before holiday weekend -- and more news
Read full article: Morning 4: High bacteria levels close 9 Michigan beaches before holiday weekend -- and more newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
Train crossings in Monroe are causing safety concerns, residents want answers
Read full article: Train crossings in Monroe are causing safety concerns, residents want answersOut of all the railroad crossings in the City of Monroe, it’s what’s missing on the east side that is raising a lot of concern for those in the area. It’s the lack of safety arms or gates.
Trailers, heavy vehicles face traffic restrictions amid 2022 Woodward Dream Cruise
Read full article: Trailers, heavy vehicles face traffic restrictions amid 2022 Woodward Dream CruiseThe Woodward Dream Cruise wants to remind the general public of the weight restrictions for commercial trucks and trailers for August 20.
$25M pledged to overhaul Michigan Avenue in Detroit
Read full article: $25M pledged to overhaul Michigan Avenue in DetroitThe feds are pledging $25 million to turn a two-mile stretch of Michigan Avenue from Woodward Avenue to I-96 into a truly connected roadway. It’ll help self-driving cars communicate and make it safer for bike riders, walkers, and drivers.
Detroit, MDOT get funds to redesign Michigan Avenue red brick pavers in Corktown
Read full article: Detroit, MDOT get funds to redesign Michigan Avenue red brick pavers in CorktownThe state of Michigan has been awarded a $25 million grant to help rebuild infrastructure around Detroit’s Corktown neighborhood, soon to be home to the Detroit Mobility and Innovation Corridor (DMIC).