Westbound I-696 traffic shifts to eastbound lanes in Oakland County
Read full article: Westbound I-696 traffic shifts to eastbound lanes in Oakland CountyA major transformation of I-696 in Oakland County begins this weekend as crews shut down all westbound lanes between I-75 and Telegraph Road, with impacts expected to last through fall 2026.
Crews to close ramps on WB I-696 before major traffic shift -- what drivers need to know
Read full article: Crews to close ramps on WB I-696 before major traffic shift -- what drivers need to knowCrews will soon be shifting traffic from westbound I-696 to the newly rebuilt eastbound side of I-696 as construction continues.
2 sinkholes cause closures on Southfield Freeway ramps to eastbound I-96, MDOT says
Read full article: 2 sinkholes cause closures on Southfield Freeway ramps to eastbound I-96, MDOT saysTwo sinkholes were discovered Monday on the entrance ramps from M-39 to eastbound I-96, prompting ramp closures, the Michigan Department of Transportation announced.
A big ‘shift’ is coming to I-696 in Oakland County -- Here’s what drivers need to know
Read full article: A big ‘shift’ is coming to I-696 in Oakland County -- Here’s what drivers need to knowThe construction on I-696 in Oakland County is on track, according to MDOT. However, a new phase will affect the exit and entrance ramps along westbound I-696.
I-94 in Macomb County to close for emergency work this weekend after crash damages bridge
Read full article: I-94 in Macomb County to close for emergency work this weekend after crash damages bridgeA portion of westbound I-94 in Macomb County will be closed this weekend for emergency bridge beam demolition, officials said.
System outage causing major traffic delays for commercial travel at Blue Water Bridge
Read full article: System outage causing major traffic delays for commercial travel at Blue Water BridgeCommercial traffic heading to Canada through the Blue Water Bridge is significantly delayed Thursday due to a system outage.
MDOT gives update on 2-year I-696 project 6 months after first phase began
Read full article: MDOT gives update on 2-year I-696 project 6 months after first phase beganSix months after the construction began on I-696, the Michigan Department of Transportation has provided an update on the ongoing project.
Traveling for Labor Day Weekend? Here’s what to know about lifted, active traffic restrictions in Michigan
Read full article: Traveling for Labor Day Weekend? Here’s what to know about lifted, active traffic restrictions in MichiganFor the Labor Day weekend, the Michigan Department of Transportation is lifting lane restrictions on 61% of its road and bridge projects to ease travel, but some equipment and traffic configurations will remain.
Aging bridges threaten Metro Detroit infrastructure, MDOT warns
Read full article: Aging bridges threaten Metro Detroit infrastructure, MDOT warnsMichigan transportation officials warned that more than 100 state trunkline bridges could face closure by 2035, with Metro Detroit expected to bear the brunt of the infrastructure crisis.
Why the I-375 project in Detroit has been delayed
Read full article: Why the I-375 project in Detroit has been delayedThe Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) announced a pause to the I-375 Reconnecting Communities project in Detroit, citing rising costs and design concerns. The decision leaves $37 million already invested in preliminary work as the department reevaluates the project’s future.
MDOT reviewing I-375 construction project amid rising costs and public concern
Read full article: MDOT reviewing I-375 construction project amid rising costs and public concernThe Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is reevaluating the I-375 Reconnecting Communities project, postponing all currently scheduled meetings.
Zipper merging: What Michigan drivers are supposed to do in construction zones
Read full article: Zipper merging: What Michigan drivers are supposed to do in construction zonesMichigan transportation officials and state police are urging drivers to embrace the zipper merge technique as summer construction season coincides with peak travel periods.
Zipper merging: Michigan officials urging drivers to embrace technique in construction zones
Read full article: Zipper merging: Michigan officials urging drivers to embrace technique in construction zonesMichigan transportation officials and state police are urging drivers to embrace the zipper merge technique as summer construction season coincides with peak travel periods.
Traveling for Fourth of July? Here’s what to know about lifted, active traffic restrictions in Michigan
Read full article: Traveling for Fourth of July? Here’s what to know about lifted, active traffic restrictions in MichiganAccording to AAA, more than 2.6 million Michiganders are expected to travel 50 miles or more from home during the Independence Day holiday weekend.
WB M-5 reopens after brief closure due to downed power line in Oakland County
Read full article: WB M-5 reopens after brief closure due to downed power line in Oakland CountyThe westbound lanes of M-5 at Orchard Lake Road after Middlebelt Road in Oakland County have reopened after a downed power line caused the closure.
Truck driver killed, several MDOT workers injured after crash on I-75 in Monroe County
Read full article: Truck driver killed, several MDOT workers injured after crash on I-75 in Monroe CountyA truck driver was killed, and multiple workers from the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) were injured after a crash on I-75 Tuesday morning.
MDOT wants to know how the I-75 HOV lanes impact your travel choices
Read full article: MDOT wants to know how the I-75 HOV lanes impact your travel choicesThe Michigan Department of Transportation is looking for feedback from the community about the high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes on I-75 in Oakland County.
MDOT worker injured in I-75 crash highlights move over law crisis
Read full article: MDOT worker injured in I-75 crash highlights move over law crisisA Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Courtesy Patrol van was struck while assisting at a crash scene on I-75 in Auburn Hills, prompting police to emphasize the critical importance of the state’s Move Over law.
St. Clair County residents voice frustrations over stalled trains, bridge work blocking exit routes
Read full article: St. Clair County residents voice frustrations over stalled trains, bridge work blocking exit routesResidents of a Kimball Township neighborhood near Port Huron say they’re facing daily isolation as stalled trains and bridge construction leave them with no reliable exit route from their homes.
‘We are trapped‘: Stalled trains, closed bridge leave St. Clair County residents isolated
Read full article: ‘We are trapped‘: Stalled trains, closed bridge leave St. Clair County residents isolatedResidents of a Kimball Township neighborhood near Port Huron say they’re facing daily isolation as stalled trains and bridge construction leave them with no reliable exit route from their homes.
MDOT, Detroit to reimagine Michigan Avenue with multi-million dollar Streetscape Project
Read full article: MDOT, Detroit to reimagine Michigan Avenue with multi-million dollar Streetscape ProjectBig changes are on the horizon for Michigan Avenue in Corktown, where the iconic red brick road will soon be a thing of the past.
Why drivers might want to rethink using ‘mile roads’ to avoid 2-year I-696 closure
Read full article: Why drivers might want to rethink using ‘mile roads’ to avoid 2-year I-696 closureI-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.
Drivers advised to rethink using ‘mile roads’ to avoid I-696 closures as multiple projects begin
Read full article: Drivers advised to rethink using ‘mile roads’ to avoid I-696 closures as multiple projects beginIf you thought about using the Mile roads to work your way around MDOT’s I-696 closure, you may want to think again.
Part of I-696 to close this weekend ahead of major 2-year construction project
Read full article: Part of I-696 to close this weekend ahead of major 2-year construction projectOvernight closures will happen on a portion of I-696 this weekend as crews prepare for a major two-year project to rebuild the roadway.
Lane, ramp closures expected as M-14/I-96 reconstruction project begins later this month
Read full article: Lane, ramp closures expected as M-14/I-96 reconstruction project begins later this monthA $140 million project to reconstruct M-14/I-96 in Wayne County begins at the end of this month and drivers will have to navigate lane and ramp closures.
Bridge work delays Edward Hines Drive closure in Wayne County; Old M-14 (Ann Arbor Road) remains closed
Read full article: Bridge work delays Edward Hines Drive closure in Wayne County; Old M-14 (Ann Arbor Road) remains closedAs part of the Michigan Department of Transportation’s (MDOT) bridge project, Edward Hines Drive will be closed between Newburgh and Wayne roads starting Monday, Feb. 24.
Part of I-696 to close next week in preparation for 2-year construction project
Read full article: Part of I-696 to close next week in preparation for 2-year construction projectA section of I-696 will be closed for two nights next week as crews prepare for the upcoming construction project that will close a portion of the roadway for two years.
Businesses, commuters, college campuses brace for impact of I-696 closure
Read full article: Businesses, commuters, college campuses brace for impact of I-696 closureWhat do businesses, delivery drivers, college campuses, and commuters have in common? Tens of thousands of them will all be impacted by the upcoming closure of I-696.
Current timeline for project that will put overpass at busy Downriver railroad crossing
Read full article: Current timeline for project that will put overpass at busy Downriver railroad crossingOfficials announced the next steps that will take place to put an overpass at a busy railroad crossing that causes delays for residents and emergency vehicles in Downriver communities.
Here’s the schedule for the I-696 construction project in Oakland County
Read full article: Here’s the schedule for the I-696 construction project in Oakland CountyAs Metro Detroit drivers start to plan alternate commutes during the closure, here’s everything to know about the schedule for the project.
Here’s the suggested detour for drivers during major I-696 closure in Oakland County
Read full article: Here’s the suggested detour for drivers during major I-696 closure in Oakland CountyHere's the detour MDOT is suggesting for drivers as an eight-mile stretch of I-696 is about to close for two years.
Here’s how you can weigh in on the I-375 redesign project in Detroit
Read full article: Here’s how you can weigh in on the I-375 redesign project in DetroitThe Michigan Department of Transportation is hosting its seventh public meeting to discuss the I-375 redesign project, which has received significant pushback from Detroiters.
Michigan adding thermal cameras to some transit vehicles to prevent crashes
Read full article: Michigan adding thermal cameras to some transit vehicles to prevent crashesThe new thermal cameras are being added to 60 transit vehicles to help detect pedestrians and bicyclists in different lighting conditions and environments.
Morning 4: Squeaky clean? Nope. 3 Michigan cities ranked among country’s rattiest -- and other news
Read full article: Morning 4: Squeaky clean? Nope. 3 Michigan cities ranked among country’s rattiest -- and other newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
Michigan requests funding to study wildlife patterns with goal of prevent crashes
Read full article: Michigan requests funding to study wildlife patterns with goal of prevent crashesA funding request has been submitted to study wildlife patterns with the goal of preventing animal vs. vehicle crashes in Michigan.
Northbound lanes of Southfield Freeway at I-94 in Wayne County reopen after severe flooding
Read full article: Northbound lanes of Southfield Freeway at I-94 in Wayne County reopen after severe floodingThe northbound lanes of Southfield Freeway at I-94 have reopened after some severe flooding in Wayne County.