I-94 Shut Down This Weekend For M-1 Rail Construction In Detroit

DETROIT (WWJ) - A section of I-94 in Detroit will be closed in both directions this weekend in Detroit so crews can work on the M-1 Rail project.

M-DOT plans to close I-94 between I-75 and the Lodge Freeway beginning around 9 p.m. Friday, with all lanes expected to reopen by 5 a.m. Monday, March 16.

The closure will enable construction crews to install 10 steel beams on the west half (southbound lanes) of the new Woodward Avenue overpass above I-94. The beams will support the new, concrete bridge deck where vehicles, pedestrians and the M-1 Rail streetcars will travel. Once installed on the bridge sub-structure, the length for each beam will be approximately 232 feet.

During the closure, westbound I-94 motorists will be directed to southbound I-75, then westbound I-96 and back onto westbound I-94. Eastbound I-94 motorists will be directed to eastbound I-96, then northbound I-75 and back onto eastbound I-94. One lane will remain open for local traffic on eastbound I-94 from I-96 to M-10. In addition, the northbound and southbound M-10 ramps to westbound I-94 will remain open.

After the weekend closure, M-1 will continue to have one lane open in each direction over I-94, with a center turn lane. All traffic will continue to be maintained on the east side (northbound lanes) of the structure. In addition, the John R. Road entrance ramp to westbound I-94, and the eastbound I-94 exit ramp to John R. Road will remain closed.

For the latest from the roads, stay with WWJ Newsradio 950 during Traffic and Weather on the 8s, 24-hours a day. Check for recent incidents now on the CBS Detroit Traffic Page.

Read more
f

We and our partners use cookies to understand how you use our site, improve your experience and serve you personalized content and advertising. Read about how we use cookies in our cookie policy and how you can control them by clicking Manage Settings. By continuing to use this site, you accept these cookies.