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.
Semi truck loses control, overturns while rounding corner on I-696 in Oakland County
Read full article: Semi truck loses control, overturns while rounding corner on I-696 in Oakland CountyA semi truck driver lost control of the vehicle while rounding a corner on I-696 in Madison Heights Tuesday morning, officials report.
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Eastbound I-696 reopens at Couzens Avenue
Read full article: Eastbound I-696 reopens at Couzens AvenueMADISON HEIGHTS, Mich. – Eastbound I-696 has reopened at Couzens Avenue, just east of I-75, after it was shut down for several hours Wednesday morning due to a crash. New report: State police say driver intentionally crashed into I-696 center median in Madison HeightsThe crash was reported just before 3 a.m. Wednesday. Cleared Crash on EB I-696Location: EB I-696 at CouzensLanes Blocked: All Lanes @Movingmacomb — MDOT - Metro Detroit (@MDOT_MetroDet) February 3, 2021Check the live traffic map with updates here.
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List of Metro Detroit weekend road closures
Read full article: List of Metro Detroit weekend road closuresDETROIT – Here is a list of weekend road closures and construction in Metro Detroit. I-94:Wayne County -- EB I-94 closed, I-75 to I-696, Friday 9 p.m. to Monday 5 a.m., and ramps, including 75 and 96, closed beginning 8 p.m. (Detour SB 75 to NB M-3 to EB 696)Wayne County -- WB I-94, E. Grand Blvd to 75, two lanes open, left lane closed, Friday 7 p.m. to Monday 5 a.m.Wayne County -- WB I-94, I-75 to M-10, one lane open, two left closed, Friday 9 p.m. to Monday 5 a.m.Wayne County -- EB I-94, Rawsonville to I-275, one lane open, Friday 8 p.m. to Monday 5 a.m., and all/off ramps, including 275 closed. Wayne County -- WB I-94, Haggerty to Rawsonville, one lane open nights, Monday to Sept. 21., 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., including Rawsonville ramp. I-75:Oakland County -- SB I-75, Long Lake to Wattles, one lane open, Saturday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.Wayne County -- NB/SB I-75 ramps closed to EB/WB I-94, Friday 8 p.m. to Monday 5 a.m.I-96:Wayne County -- EB I-96 ramp closed to EB I-94, Friday 8 p.m. to Monday 5 a.m.Wayne County -- NB/SB W Grand Blvd ramp closed to EB I-96, Friday 8 p.m. to Monday 5 a.m.I-696:Oakland County -- EB I-696, Inkster Road to Franklin Road, left lane closed, Saturday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.Oakland County -- EB/WB I-696 at Telegraph, left lane closed daily, Monday through Wednesday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.M-3 : (Gratiot)Macomb County -- SB M-3, 14 Mile to Masonic, two lanes open, two right closed, Friday 7 p.m.-Saturday 5 a.m.Macomb County -- NB/SB M-3 ramps closed to EB I-94, Friday 8 p.m. to Monday 5 a.m.M-5 :Wayne County -- EB/WB M-5 ramps closed to EB I-94, Friday, 8 p.m. to Monday, 5 a.m.M-53:Wayne County -- NB/SB M-53 ramps closed to EB I-94, Friday, 8 p.m. to Monday, 5 a.m.M-59:Oakland County -- EB/WB M-59, Tipsico Lake to Milford, one lane open, moving lane closure, Saturday 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.Oakland County -- EB/WB M-59, Woodward to Crooks, one lane open, moving two lane closure, Saturday 5 a.m. to Monday, 5 a.m.Oakland County -- WB M-59, Elizabeth Lake Road to Porter Road, one lane open, Mon-Tue 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.Oakland County -- EB M-59, Romeo Plank Road to Heydenreich Road, left lane closed, Monday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.M-102 : (8 Mile)Wayne County -- 8 Mile ramp closed to EB I-94, Friday, 8 p.m. to Monday 5 a.m.M-150 : (Rochester Rd)Oakland County -- NB/SB M-150, Avon Road to South Street, one lane open, left and center lanes closed, Monday, 5 a.m. to Sunday, 6 p.m.M-153 : (Ford Rd)Wayne County -- EB/WB Ford, Lotz Road to Wayne Road, one lane open, two closed, Monday through Friday 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.Wayne County -- EB Ford Road, Schaefer Road to Miller Road, one lane open, two closed, Monday 7 a.m. to Sunday 5 p.m.US-24 : (Telegraph)Oakland County -- SB US-24 at I-696, one lane open, two left closed, Friday 10 p.m. to Sunday 4 p.m.Oakland County -- SB US-24 ramp closed to WB 8 Mile, Monday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.Oakland County -- NB/SB US-24 at 8 Mile, left lane closed, Mon-Tues 9 a.m.- 3 p.m.
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Eastbound I-96 reopens at Beech Daly after flooding issues
Read full article: Eastbound I-96 reopens at Beech Daly after flooding issuesLocation: EB I-96 at Beech DalyLanes Blocked: All LanesEvent Type: FloodingCounty: WayneEvent Message: EB I-96 at Beech Daly Water Over the Roadway Flooding All Lanes. Freeway Closed at Beech Daly. Vehicles can re-enter the Freeway East of Beech Daly.
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Here is the Metro Detroit weekend construction guide for Dec. 20-23, 2019
Read full article: Here is the Metro Detroit weekend construction guide for Dec. 20-23, 2019Here is this weekend’s construction guide for drivers in Metro Detroit. As always, the Michigan Department of Transportation says all work with weather-permitting. I-696:Macomb County:EB 11 Mile ramp to I-696, RAMP CLOSED, Thursday 9 p.m.-Saturday 9:30am. M-5:Wayne County:EB M-5 at 7 Mile, right lane closed, Thursday-Friday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.M-10 (Lodge Freeway):Wayne County:SB M-10 ramp to EB 94, RAMP CLOSED, Thu-Sun 9am-3pm. M-14:Wayne County:EB M-14 at I-275, 1 LANE OPEN, 2 lanes closed intermittently, Saturday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.M-53:Wayne County:

Metro Detroit weekend construction list for Oct. 1821
Read full article: Metro Detroit weekend construction list for Oct. 1821Here'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.

Detroit Youth Choir in finals of 'AGT' tonight
Read full article: Detroit Youth Choir in finals of 'AGT' tonightEB I-75 BL (Square Lake Rd) from M-1 (Woodward Ave) to Opdyke Rd and WB I-75 BL (Square Lake Rd) from Opdyke Rd to M-1 (Woodward Ave) have two lanes closed for construction all week. Tonight's the big night for the Detroit Youth Choir! The Detroit Red Wings started training camp last Friday, with their first preseason game set for Tuesday night vs. Chicago. Each year, on September 17, Americans celebrate Constitution Day and Citizenship Day. Donut Fest Detroit is coming to Eastern Market on Oct. 6 and it's sure to get you high - on sugar.

UAW strike against GM: What we know
Read full article: UAW strike against GM: What we knowEB I-75 BL (Square Lake Rd) from M-1 (Woodward Ave) to Opdyke Rd and WB I-75 BL (Square Lake Rd) from Opdyke Rd to M-1 (Woodward Ave) have two lanes closed for construction all week. During a media briefing Sunday morning UAW officials announced a national strike against General Motors would begin at 11:59 p.m. Sunday night. Talks are expected to resume between the UAW and General Motors at 10 a.m. National Stepfamily DayNational Stepfamily Day is celebrated annually on September 16th and was founded by Christy Borgeld in 1997. Today in history: William Durant creates General Motors On September 16, 1908, Buick Motor Company head William Crapo Durant spends $2,000 to incorporate General Motors in New Jersey.

Detroit Youth Choir returns to...
Read full article: Detroit Youth Choir returns to...The Detroit Youth Choir returns to rock the stage again on "America's Got Talent" tonight! Our Kimberly Gill is in Los Angeles with the choir -- watch her reports all day! Michigan AG unveils tool to combat elder abuseAttorney General Nessel and other law enforcement officials will unveil a new tool to help law enforcement recognize and prosecute elder abuse cases. More than 73,000 residents are victims of elder abuse each year and it's estimated that one in every 10 older adults are likely to become a victim of elder abuse in their lifetime. 13th Annual Garden Party on Belle IsleThe Garden Party on Belle Isle returns today from 5:30pm - 7:30pm for its 13th annual event.

Warming up this week | State budget deadline looms
Read full article: Warming up this week | State budget deadline loomsWe'll be warming up a bit this week, back into the 80s. NB/SB M-1 (Woodward Ave) from 14 Mile Rd to Normandy Rd left lane closed for permit work -- through October. The budget deadline is Sept. 30. Teddy Bear Day Remember that Teddy Bear you carried around everywhere you went as a child? SPONSOREDHear ye, hear ye!

It's going to feel like fall this weekend
Read full article: It's going to feel like fall this weekendWB M-59 (Hall Rd) from Elizabeth Rd to Romeo Plank Rd left two lanes closed for construction. Check the full list of weekend construction projects around Metro Detroit here. Kid Rock will take the stage at DTE Energy Music Theatre with back-to-back weekend performances of Hot September Nights on September 6-7 and 13-14. The Plymouth Fall Festival hosts carnival rides, a large craft show, live music, pancake breakfast, chicken dinner, car show, bingo, and so much more! Taking place the weekend after Labor Day, this three-day fine art festival includes over 250 fine art vendors, over 14 live performance groups and free kids art activities throughout the weekend, and twenty food vendors from across the continent.

Most-read stories of the week | Weekend events around town
Read full article: Most-read stories of the week | Weekend events around townPhoto: @airborne_alex313We will see a blend of sun and clouds Saturday with highs in the mid 70s. WB M-59 (Hall Rd) from Elizabeth Rd to Romeo Plank Rd left two lanes closed for construction. Eight of the 11 Kmart stores left in Michigan will close, the company announced this week. A Detroit Tigers minor league catcher died Monday after a skateboarding crash last week left him hospitalized. SPONSOREDHear ye, hear ye!

A look back at the top stories of the week
Read full article: A look back at the top stories of the weekBeautiful Pure Michigan shot at Grand Haven State Park -- @oskoianphotography/InstagramHappy Saturday! It's going to be a glorious weekend around Metro Detroit! It was another busy week in Metro Detroit -- let's look back at the top stories:This story was absolutely heartbreaking to follow this week. A devastated Detroit community came together Wednesday to remember Emma Hernandez, a 9-year-old girl who was killed by three dogs in Southwest Detroit. This year's festival runs weekends and Labor Day, Aug. 17 to Sept. 29.

Metro Detroit weekend construction: Check list of freeway, road closures here
Read full article: Metro Detroit weekend construction: Check list of freeway, road closures hereDETROIT - Here is a list of construction projects and road closures for the weekend of Aug. 23 to Aug. 25 around Southeast Michigan. I-75Oakland -- NB I-75, 8 Mile to I-696, right lane closed, daily 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday to mid-September. Oakland -- EB I-696, Farmington Road to Orchard Lake, two left open, two right closed, Saturday 12 p.m. to Monday 5 a.m.EB I-696, Farmington Road to Orchard Lake, one left lane open, three closed, Friday 9 p.m. to Noon Saturday. US-12 (Michigan Ave)Wayne EB/WB US-12, Merriman to US-24, one lane open, three closed, Saturday 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.US-24 (Telegraph)Oakland NB US-24 near Long Lake, right lane closed, Saturday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.NB US-24 near Long Lake, right lane closed, Saturday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wayne -- SB US-24 closed, Pennsylvania to West Road, Friday 9 p.m. to Monday 5 a.m. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

Metro Detroit traffic: Weekend road closure guide
Read full article: Metro Detroit traffic: Weekend road closure guidewill have the right lane closed from from 9:30 a.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday. will have the right lane closed from Romeo Plank to Elizabeth from 10 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday. Oakland CountySB I-75 will have the right lane closed from 12 Mile Road to 8 Mile Road from 1 p.m. Sunday to Sept. 9.will have the right lane closed from from 1 p.m. Sunday to Sept. 9. The EB 9 Mile Road ramp to EB M-5 will be closed from 9 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday. from will have the left lane closed from 9 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday.

Michigan voting rights town hall Help for our seniors
Read full article: Michigan voting rights town hall Help for our seniors"Great day for a nap on the porch ... Secretary of State holds Town Hall on Voting Rights Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson will host a Town Hall on Michigan's New Voting Rights today at the Oak Park Public Library. Benson is expected to discuss new rules and how they affect Michigan citizens when registering to vote, voting by mail or voting a straight-party ticket. Here's what's on the calendar:Tonight: Lyle Lovett & His Large Band at the Royal Oak Music Theatre Tomorrow -- Ypsilanti Summer Beer FestivalJuly 27-28 -- MO POP Festival 2019 Festival 2019 July 30-31 -- The second Democratic presidential primary debate will be held in Detroit. SPONSOREDIf you haven't gotten in on this Renaissance Festival tickets discount, do it now!

Ford-Volkswagen alliance update
Read full article: Ford-Volkswagen alliance updateLook out this weekend if you're planning to drive I-94 to I-75 in Detoit:EB I-94 ramp to SB I-75 closed for constructionWB I-94 ramp to SB I-75 closed for constructionEB I-94 Ramp ramp to I-75 closed for constructionWB I-94 Ramp ramp to I-75 closed for constructionAlways check the live Traffic Map here. Ford Motor Company and Volkswagen AG will provide an update this morning on their global alliance, which was announced in January. Festa Italiana opens at Freedom Hill Over in Macomb County, Festa Italiana is back at the Freedom Hill County Park. It is billed as the second largest art festival in Michigan! -- FitForeverPhotography/StormPinsWe've been getting a lot of gorgeous sunset images, and this one had a special flair to it.
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