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If you’re hitting the road in Michigan for the Fourth of July holiday weekend or week — check the construction list!
MDOT is planning to remove lane restrictions on nearly 60% of its road and bridge projects statewide to ease traffic delays. AAA Michigan estimates that more than 1.7 million Michigan residents are expected to travel 50 miles or more from home during the Fourth of July holiday weekend, setting a new record.
Starting at 3 p.m. on Friday, June 30, and continuing until 6 a.m. on Wednesday, July 5, lane restrictions will be removed in 99 out of 175 projects statewide. Most MDOT work zones will have suspended operations for the weekend. However, drivers should note that certain traffic configurations or equipment may still be in place, such as temporary shifts or shoulder closures.
MDOT is responsible for overseeing I, M, and US routes, covering nearly 10,000 miles of state highways. These highways carry more than 50% of all traffic and approximately 70% of commercial traffic in Michigan.
Active Work Zones During Independence Day Weekend:
Metro Detroit
Macomb County:
- I-94 has one lane open in each direction between 23 Mile Road and County Line Road. The 23 Mile Road entrance ramp to eastbound I-94 is closed.
- M-3 (Gratiot Avenue) has two lanes open in each direction between 14 Mile and Wellington Crest roads.
Oakland County:
- I-75 has two lanes open in each direction between M-15 and the Oakland/Genesee county line.
- I-75 has two lanes open in each direction between I-696 and 13 Mile Road. The southbound I-75 ramps at 12 Mile and 11 Mile roads are closed, along with the southbound I-75 exit ramp to eastbound and westbound I-696.
- I-75 has two lanes open under Davisburg Road; Davisburg Road is closed over I-75.
- I-75 has two lanes open under Belford Road; Belford Road is closed over I-75.
- I-96 has two lanes open between Kent Lake Road and I-275, with ramp closures.
- I-696 has two lanes open between I-275 and Lahser Road, with ramp closures.
Wayne County:
- I-94 has the eastbound ramp to John R Street closed; the John R Street ramp to westbound I-94 is also closed.
- I-96 has the westbound ramps to M-39 (Southfield Freeway) closed.
- I-96 service drive will have lane closures at Schaefer Highway; Schaefer Highway is closed over I-96.
- I-275 has two lanes open from Eureka Road to 5 Mile Road.
- M-102 (8 Mile Road) has two lanes open between M-1 (Woodward Avenue) and M-53 (Van Dyke Avenue).
Southern Michigan
For detailed information about active work zones in Southern Michigan, please see the full article here.
Central Michigan and Thumb
For detailed information about active work zones in Central Michigan and Thumb, please see the full article here.
Southwest Michigan
For detailed information about active work zones in Southwest Michigan, please see the full article here.
Upper Peninsula
For detailed information about active work zones in the Upper Peninsula, please see the full article here.
Northern Lower Peninsula
For detailed information about active work zones in Northern Lower Peninsula, please see the full article here.
Stay informed and plan your travels accordingly. Have a safe and enjoyable Fourth of July holiday!
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