A roundabout in Commerce Township is prone to crashes, and it’s about to have more traffic amid population growth.

A major roundabout in Commerce Township continues to rack up crashes, but the Road Commission for Oakland County says the numbers tell only part of the story.

If you drive a dirt road in Metro Detroit, you already know: this has been a brutal stretch.

Freezing temperatures have made road salting ineffective, forcing counties to rely on plowing alone.

County road agencies across Michigan are struggling to keep up with the state’s deteriorating roads and bridges as lawmakers delay a long-term solution for road funding.

It has been just over a month since the eastbound lanes of I-696 closed between the Lodge and I-75.

Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.

Part of I-696 is shutting down for two years beginning Monday so MDOT can complete major work on the road.

I-696 is about to close for two years and cause major headaches for drivers. But you might want to rethinking using the "mile roads" to get around the closure.

If you thought about using the Mile roads to work your way around MDOT’s I-696 closure, you may want to think again.

Intermittent snowfall across Metro Detroit caused significant disruptions to morning and evening commutes.

Most of the region woke up to another light blanket of snow, so the big question is with more snow in the forecast is: Will salt work on the roads with temperatures as low as they have been?

Police believe a large amount of cooking oil was intentionally spilled onto the streets of a West Bloomfield Township neighborhood.

A first-of-its-kind pilot study based in Oakland County is hoping to significantly reduce wait times at red lights in the region, and maybe worldwide.

A first-of-its-kind pilot study based in Birmingham aims to reduce red light wait times in a big way.

The forecast shows a threat of freezing rain and sleet, which means folks out on the roads will want to take it extra slow, but salt trucks are lined up and ready to go.

With our ever-changing weather conditions, over the next 48 hours, there are four key things to watch out for.

While we’ve enjoyed the clear roads, the reality is snow and icy conditions are around the corner -- are you ready?

Because Metro Detroit faces the prospect of not just snow but ice before the snow even hits, clearing the roads will be challenging, and driving is likely to be treacherous.

Metro Detroit road crews are starting to prepare before the season’s first winter storm hits the area this week.

Another winter storm is in the forecast, but it comes with its own set of unique challenges.

A winter storm warning is in effect through Thursday and snow is continuously falling and building up across Metro Detroit.

Heavy snow moves out of Metro Detroit, making way for bitterly cold conditions with icy roads a concern overnight and into the morning as temperatures plummet overnight.

Clearing the roads of all the snow is a big job, and it’s becoming an even more challenging task with the ongoing worker shortages. Some Road Commissions have to look outside the department to get things done.

The snow has been constant, and the roads have been slick as slush builds up along the highways, making for some real problems near Oakman Boulevard and Jefferies Freeway.

Like it or not, the snow is going to fall sooner rather than later and it has county road commissions in Metro Detroit scrambling. They need plow drivers and lots of them.

With Michigan winter approaching, Metro Detroit road commissions that are facing staff shortages are looking to hire.

Dequindre Road is closed from Avon to School roads in Rochester Hills due to a large sinkhole, according to the Oakland County Sheriff’s office.

OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. – Snow emergencies are being issued across Metro Detroit as cities anticipate heavy snowfall Monday night into Tuesday morning. Local 4 spoke with Craig Bryson with the Oakland County Road Commission. AdUnlike any other winter, with so many people working from home, clearing the roads ahead of rush hour traffic was different this year. So it’s a little bit surreal,” Craig Bryson said. In Wayne County, road crews were called in at 2 a.m. on Monday morning.