Drunk Sterling Heights driver admits he drank too much, hasnโt had license in 20 years, police say
When police pulled over a Sterling Heights man for swerving all over the road, he admitted that he shouldnโt have been driving because heโd had too much to drink and hadnโt owned a valid license in 20 years, according to authorities.
I-75 lane and ramp closures begin Monday, March 8, in Oakland County
Lane and ramp closures will begin at 7 a.m. Monday, March 8, on I-75 for punch list items and sound wall construction in the city of Troy, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT). MDOT says the following restrictions will be in place:Only the left lane will be open on northbound I-75 at Big Beaver Road as crews work on repairing a drainage connection. Northbound ramp traffic will be detoured to the Crooks Road/ Corporate Drive interchange while southbound ramp traffic will be directed to Rochester Road . Northbound I-75 will have two lanes open near Wattles Road as crews build a new sound wall. The lane closures are expected to remain in place until mid-April.
Five shots fired into Troy hotel room with 4 teens inside, police say
TROY, Mich. โ Police are looking for two suspects believed to have fired shots into a Troy hotel room early Saturday morning. Troy police say that at about 4 a.m. Saturday, five shots were fired through a sliding glass door and into a hotel room at the Hawthorn Suites. At that time, there were four teenagers from Roseville and Detroit celebrating a sweet 16 birthday party inside the room, police said. Police say two suspects were seen running from the scene of the shooting. They are described as Black males between the ages of 18 and 22 years old with medium heights and medium builds.
I-75 modernization project aims for safer, less confusing intersections
OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. โ The I-75 corridor in south Oakland County is dramatically changing with new twists and turns as the construction winds down. Those unfamiliar with the changes can end up on I-75 without trying. The DDI in Troy is the second of three planned as part of the I-75 modernization project. Click here for more I-75 Modernization coverageClick here to follow I-75 modernization progress online. You can follow I-75 modernization updates via the Twitter profile embedded below:
I-75 modernization project: Road closures this weekend in Oakland County you should be aware of
OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. โ Crews have started working on segment two of the I-75 modernization project in Oakland County, and there are some closures to be aware of. READ: I-75 modernization project: Northbound single-lane closures in Oakland County to begin FridaySouthbound I-75 will have one lane open from Crooks to 13 Mile roads from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Friday. The southbound I-75 exit to Big Beaver Road will be closed from 10 p.m. Friday until 5 a.m. Saturday. Northbound and Southbound I-75 will have a 15-minute stoppage of traffic at 8 Mile Road starting at 8 a.m. Sunday. You can follow I-75 modernization updates via the Twitter profile embedded below:
Modernized southbound lanes to open on I-75 between Adams, 13 Mile roads
Southbound I-75 traffic in Oakland County will begin shifting to newly constructed lanes on Thursday evening. Southbound I-75 traffic has been sharing the northbound side of the freeway between Adams and 13 Mile roads due to road and bridge reconstruction. Beginning at 7 p.m. Thursday, one lane will be closed on southbound I-75 between Adams and 13 Mile roads to prepare for the switch. Officials say that southbound I-75 traffic will be utilizing the newly constructed southbound lanes by 5 a.m. on Friday. Officials say there will be two lanes open for both directions on I-75 between 8 Mile and Adams roads during Labor Day weekend.
Maple Road to close for I-75 bridge work Friday
TROY, Mich. Maple Road under I-75 will be closed Friday night for bridge work. Maple Road will be closed in both directions beginning at 9 p.m. Friday and is expected to reopen by 9 a.m. Saturday as crews from the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) work on the bridge above. Eastbound traffic will be rerouted to Stephenson Highway, Big Beaver and John R. roads. Westbound Maple Road traffic will be directed to John R., Big Beaver and Rochester roads. MDOT says I-75 traffic should not be impacted.
Detroit police looking for missing 76-year-old man with dementia
DETROIT Police are asking for help locating a missing 76-year-old man. Hashmi is described by police as having a fair complexion, salt and pepper hair and is missing teeth. He was last seen wearing a blue shirt, black backpack and khaki pants. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detroit Police Departments 5th Precinct at 313-596-5540 or Crimes Stoppers at 1-800-Speak Up. Click here for more missing person reports
Northbound I-75 reopens at Big Beaver after crash
Northbound I-75 is back open at Big Beaver Road after closing Tuesday morning due to a crash, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation. The crash has been cleared. No serious injuries have been reported. Check the traffic map here. Related: I-75 project in Oakland County resumes Friday with weekend closure
Northbound I-75 traffic snarled near 14 Mile Road due to crash
TROY, Mich. โ A crash Tuesday morning had traffic snarled on northbound I-75 in Oakland County. The interstate was blocked between 14 Mile Road and Big Beaver Road. Crews were working to clear the scene. Itโs not known how many people may have been injured in this crash. Drivers were advised all morning to seek and alternative route.
Weekend traffic: Maple Road to close under I-75 in Oakland County for bridge work
TROY, Mich. - Both directions of Maple Road will close this weekend under I-75 in Oakland County for bridge work, officials said. The closure is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. Sunday and end by 5 p.m. Sunday, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation. I-75 will not be affected by the closure, MDOT officials said. Eastbound drivers will be detoured north on Stephenson Highway, to Rochester Road, to Big Beaver Road, to John R Road and back to Maple Road, according to MDOT. Westbound drivers will be detoured north on John R Road, to Big Beaver Road, to Rochester Road, to Stephenson Highway and back to Maple Road, officials said.
Northbound I-75 reopens at 12 Mile Road after multiple crashes
Northbound lanes of I-75 were closed at 12 Mile Road due to a multiple vehicle crash at Big Beaver Road. The crash involved at least one semi truck and multiple other vehicles. The area is under heavy construction with lane shifts in place. MDOT also said there was crash at 14 Mile Road. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Northbound I-75 closed at 12 Mile Road due to multiple crashes
Northbound lanes of I-75 are closed at 12 Mile Road due to a multiple vehicle crash at Big Beaver Road. The crash involved at least one semi truck and multiple other vehicles. MDOT also said there's a crash at 14 Mile Road. Update: NB I-75 at Big BeaverLanes Blocked: All LanesEvent Type: CrashCounty: OaklandEvent Message: The freeway is closed at 12 Mile. MDOT - Metro Detroit (@MDOT_MetroDet) October 8, 2019Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Northbound I-75 closed at 12 Mile Road due to crash
Northbound lanes of I-75 are closed at 12 Mile Road due to a multiple vehicle crash at Big Beaver Road. The crash involved at least one semi truck and multiple other vehicles. The area is under heavy construction with lane shifts in place. Update: NB I-75 at Big BeaverLanes Blocked: All LanesEvent Type: CrashCounty: OaklandEvent Message: The freeway is closed at 12 Mile. MDOT - Metro Detroit (@MDOT_MetroDet) October 8, 2019Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
ClickOnDetroit Morning Briefing -- Sept. 30, 2019
Weather permitting, crews will close the northbound I-75 ramp to Big Beaver Road at 5 a.m. Monday, Sept. 30, for reconstruction. During the ramp closure, northbound traffic will be directed to use the Corporate Drive/Crooks Road exit ramp. According to authorities, it started just after 11 p.m. and was on the billboard on I-75 near M-59 for about a half hour. Monday marks the 15th day since union leaders decided to initiate a national strike Sunday, Sept. 15, against the automaker. Submit a news tipTell us what's happening in your community -- submit a news tip to Local 4 and ClickOnDetroit right here.
Rebuilding of northbound I-75 ramps to Big Beaver Road begins Sept. 30
OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. - Weather permitting, crews will close the northbound I-75 ramp to Big Beaver Road at 5 a.m. Monday, Sept. 30, for reconstruction. A detour will be posted for drivers back to Big Beaver Road. Currently, all I-75 traffic is using the southbound side of the freeway between 13 Mile Road and Coolidge Highway with temporary exits for northbound drivers at 14 Mile Road, Big Beaver Road and Corporate Drive/Crooks Road. Crews will close the northbound I-75 ramps to Big Beaver Road on Monday, Sept 30. During the closure of Big Beaver Road, the suggested alternate route uses Livernois, Maple and Crooks roads.
Rebuilding of northbound I-75 ramps to Big Beaver Road begins Monday
During the ramp closure, northbound traffic will be directed to use the Corporate Drive/Crooks Road exit ramp. (WDIV)OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. - Weather permitting, crews will close the northbound I-75 ramp to Big Beaver Road at 5 a.m. Monday, Sept. 30, for reconstruction. A detour will be posted for drivers back to Big Beaver Road. Currently, all I-75 traffic is using the southbound side of the freeway between 13 Mile Road and Coolidge Highway with temporary exits for northbound drivers at 14 Mile Road, Big Beaver Road and Corporate Drive/Crooks Road. Crews will close the northbound I-75 ramps to Big Beaver Road on Monday, Sept 30.
Troy police: Woman killed in head-on crash on Big Beaver Road
A head-on crash Monday afternoon in Troy took the life of a 74-year-old woman from Macomb Township, according to police. Troy police is investigating the crash that occurred Monday at about 2:15 p.m. on eastbound Big Beaver Road, east of John R.Several witnesses report seeing a cream colored 2008 Mercury Mountaineer, traveling westbound on Big Beaver, cross over the median and strike two trees before entering the eastbound lanes. The victim has been identified as 74-year-old Diana Zaccagnini of Macomb Township. Both drivers sustained serious injuries from the crash and were transported by Alliance Mobile Health to Troy Beaumont Hospital. Zaccagnini died from the injuries sustained in the crash.
Fatal crash closes Big Beaver Road at John R in Troy
According to police, one vehicle was heading westbound on Big Beaver Road when it crossed the median and hit a vehicle head-on that was going eastbound on Big Beaver Road. TROY, Mich. - Police are investigating a fatal, two-vehicle crash that happened Monday afternoon. According to police, one vehicle was heading westbound on Big Beaver Road when it crossed the median and hit a vehicle head-on that was going eastbound on Big Beaver Road. Police said the driver of the vehicle heading eastbound on Big Beaver Road was killed. Big Beaver Road is closed at John R.Check back for the latest updates on traffic.
Fatal crash closes Big Beaver at John R in Troy
According to police, one vehicle was heading westbound on Big Beaver Road when it crossed the median and hit a vehicle head on that was going eastbound on Big Beaver Road. TROY, Mich. - Police are investigating a fatal two vehicle crash that happened Monday afternoon. According to police, one vehicle was heading westbound on Big Beaver Road when it crossed the median and hit a vehicle head on that was going eastbound on Big Beaver Road. Police said the driver of the vehicle heading eastbound on Big Beaver Road was killed. Big Beaver is closed at John R.Check back for the latest updates in traffic.
Fatal crash closes Big Beaver at John R
According to police, one vehicle was heading westbound on Big Beaver Road when it crossed the median and hit a vehicle head on that was going eastbound on Big Beaver Road. TROY, Mich. - Police are investigating a fatal two vehicle crash that happened Monday afternoon. According to police, one vehicle was heading westbound on Big Beaver Road when it crossed the median and hit a vehicle head on that was going eastbound on Big Beaver Road. Police said the driver of the vehicle heading eastbound on Big Beaver Road was killed. Big Beaver is closed at John R.Check back for the latest updates in traffic.
Welcome to July!
-- PattiCooper-Koerner/StormPinsYes, always take time to smell the flowers, but in this heat don't take too much time. Temperatures will be in the high 80s this week, and it will likely feel even hotter with the humidity. The pesky I-75 construction is continuing with overnight closures tonight and Tuesday night between Big Beaver Road and Corporate Drive/Crooks Road. There were 144 crashes last year alone at Orchard Lake Road at 14 Mile Road in Farmington Hills/West Bloomfield. -- PattiCooper-Koerner/StormPinsSubmit your photo:Hit us up on Instagram -- @local4newsOr post to StormPinsCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.