12 bridges along I-75 between Davison Freeway and 7 Mile Road to undergo repairs
DETROIT โ The big I-75 Modernization project has made traffic slowdowns the norm along parts of the freeway, even with far fewer people commuting to work. โSince we are still working on the modernization project section between 8 Mile and I-696. The project takes place between the Davison Freeway and 7 Mile Road and includes heavy-duty repairs on 12 bridges. Weโll have the modernization project south of I-696 completed,โ Morosi said. AdIn the meantime, travel on I-75 between the Davison Freeway to 13 Mile will be slow, with only two lanes open in each direction.
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 closing for the weekend between Eight Mile, Square Lake roads
DETROIT If youre headed north this weekend or down to Detroit, there is a freeway closure you need to be warned about. As we navigate through this strange time, we also have to continue to navigate through the 75 construction. The bad news is the freeway will be closed this weekend, the good news is despite the pandemic, the project is still on track. The closure affects 75 in both directions between 8 mile and Square Lake. While the pandemic has caused a decrease in traffic volumes on I-75, that hasnt necessarily sped up the projectAll the lesser traffic volumes especially early in the spring allowed for a safer work zone, said Morosi.
MDOT officials hold open house in Madison Heights about phase 3 of I-75 revamp
Residents are learning more about the third phase of the big I-75 revamp project. Madison Heights is expected to see the brunt of it. "We're going to be kicking off segment three of the I-75 modernization next month," Michigan Department of Transportation spokesperson Rob Morosi said. Segment three will work on another 5.5 mile stretch impacting Royal Oak, Hazel Park and Madison Heights"It's a full rebuild, bridge replacements, brand-new pavement, everything brand-new from 8 Mile Road up to 13 Mile Road," Morosi said. MDOT officials held an open house at the Madison Heights Public Library this afternoon to inform the community about the project"A lot of times, the public has a much different perspective than we do and we learn things," Morosi said.