Woodward construction starts Oct. 17 with new bike lanes, better visibility, and 2 fewer lanes
The biggest change coming to Woodward in Ferndale and Pleasant Ridge is the loss of two lanes to make room for bikes and better visibility.
Oakland County to rebuild 11-mile section of 696 starting next year
An 11-mile stretch of I-696 in Oakland County is about to undergo a huge overhaul that will take at least two years to complete.
I-94 to close to traffic for Second Avenue Bridge construction
Metro Detroit drivers beware: cars will be detoured onto I-75 and I-96 until next week.
'The beginning of the end of I-375;' $100M federal grant moves highway project up 2 years
In its place would be a boulevard that would reconnect the separated neighborhoods long split from I-375's construction years ago.
Michigan weighs work zones cameras to catch speeders, slow traffic
Under the new bill, tickets would be mailed to drivers photographed speeding in work zones in Michigan.
MDOT lifting road restrictions for Labor Day weekend drivers
Lane restrictions will remain in place for several projects, but workers won't be doing any construction this weekend.
SB I-75 at Southfield Freeway now open after semi-truck crash
A semi-truck reportedly struck a median on the highway south of Detroit, closing access to drivers Monday morning.
I-94 reopened in Detroit after Second Avenue Bridge installation - but lane restrictions remain
The highway was shut down to accommodate the transportation of a massive bridge installation project.
Massive platform-moving vehicle carrying new Second Avenue bridge over I-94
It sits on dozens of axles and moves about 10 feet every 20 minutes.
Ramp closures on I-275 will impact travel to Detroit Metro Airport
The next time your dad wants to leave for the airport early, you may want to listen to them.
I-96 Flex Route Project update, 3 months into the 3 year project
MDOT says the extra flex lane is needed because an average of 163,000 drivers travel on I-96 every day.
Portage Lake Lift Bridge connecting Houghton, Hancock recognized as historic landmark
The American Society of Civil Engineers recently dedicated the Portage Lake Lift Bridge as a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark. The bridge, which connects Houghton and Hancock, was a crucial link for moving billions of pounds of copper mined from the Keweenaw Peninsula to the rest of the United States.
Portion I-94 in downtown Detroit to shut down for 7 days over bridge construction
The bridge installation will require closing part of the freeway for a week. It begins in mid-July.
'Get your head out of your app;' Safety advocates kick off National Work Zone Awareness Week in Michigan
The campaign of reducing deaths in traffic safety zones has been going on since 2000. Since then, MDOT and other traffic safety organizations have worked to raise awareness about the danger that crews face while working.
I-75 closed both directions in Oakland County for bridge demolition this weekend
Overpasses at Gardenia and Lincoln Avenues will be taken down as part of the Michigan Department of Transportation's massive I-75 improvement project.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issues directive to speed up pothole repairs on trunklines
Even by Michigan standards, this pothole season has been a particularly bad one.
How to report potholes in Michigan; resources in Metro Detroit
Here are some resources and information on potholes and how to report them in the state of Michigan.
Michigan pothole season is here. Here's how they form
Potholes in Michigan are a feature of late winters and early springs in the state. Here's a simple explainer of how they form.
I-275 construction timeline: Here are MDOT's expected lane closures for 2022's massive highway project
The project's scope, a complete rebuild of 24 miles of the highway, will take place in six stages over four years. More than a dozen miles will have concrete pavement rebuilt and 65 bridges are expected to be improved.
I-75 construction resumes in Oakland County this weekend, closing I-696 ramps
Major ramp and road closures are planned for the return of road construction on I-75 in Oakland County this weekend.