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Police search for driver who left the scene after moped crash in Hazel Park

HAZEL PARK, Mich. – Police are seeking the public’s help in locating a driver who left the scene after a crash involving a moped in Hazel Park. Police said the driver of the Sedan was traveling northbound when they turned left and continued westbound on Nine Mile Road. The moped driver was taken to a hospital and treated for broken bones and lacerations. The red Sedan is described as missing a passenger side window and possibly having damage along the passenger side. Anyone with information on the suspect or the vehicle is asked to contact Hazel Park Police Detective Piper at 248-542-6161, ext.

2-year construction project on Gratiot Avenue begins Monday in Roseville

ROSEVILLE, Mich. – A 2-year project on Gratiot Avenue in Macomb County will begin Monday. According to the Michigan Department of Transportation, more than three miles of Gratiot Avenue in Roseville will be rebuilt. Construction will focus on the stretch between 11 Mile and Common roads in 2021 and is expected to work between Common and 14 Mile roads in 2022. On the northbound side, the left lane will be closed from Frazho to Common roads and on the southbound side, the left lane will be closed from Common to 11 Mile roads. AdMore information on the project can be found on Moving Macomb’s official website here.

Michigan State Police: Speed, alcohol were factors in crash that killed 3 people on I-94 in Detroit

DETROIT – Michigan State Police said speed and alcohol were factors in a two-vehicle crash that left three people dead on eastbound Interstate 94 in Detroit. That’s not tragic, that’s stupidity,” said MSP Lt. Mike Shaw. State police said the driver of a Chevy Camaro was speeding when he rear-ended a Mercury SUV heading in the same direction. “This is one crime we can make go away today if people did not get behind the wheel impaired,” Shaw said. “There’s two families, three families out there that possibly will never have the same experience in life again because their loved one is gone,” Shaw said.

I-75 modernization project aims for safer, less confusing intersections

OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. – 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:

WATCH: MDOT shares video with updates on I-75 modernization project in Oakland County

OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) released a video to update the status of the I-75 modernization project in Oakland County. The video explores the new diverging diamond interchanges (DDI) that are being built at 14 Mile and Big Beaver roads. Diverging diamond interchange in Oakland County. MDOTClick here for more I-75 Modernization coverageWatch the video below:Click here to follow I-75 modernization progress online. You can follow I-75 modernization updates via the Twitter profile embedded below:

Section of Liberty Street to close in Ann Arbor Thursday through Saturday

ANN ARBOR – If you’re driving in the downtown area, you’ll want to avoid the intersection of Liberty and First streets for the next couple of days. Liberty Street will be near the intersection of First Street starting at 7 a.m. on Thursday for road paving. Cars traveling on Liberty westbound will be detoured south onto Main Street, west onto William Street and north onto Second Street and then back onto Liberty. Cars traveling eastbound will be detoured south onto Second Street, east onto William Street, north onto Ashley Street and then back onto Liberty. Traffic between First and Main streets, Second and First streets and pedestrian traffic on one side of the street will be maintained.