MDOT: 2 major freeways, other road closures in Metro Detroit this weekend
The Michigan Department of Transportation announced road closures happening in the Metro Detroit area this weekend, which includes the closure of two major freeways.
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The Michigan Department of Transportation announced road closures happening in the Metro Detroit area this weekend, which includes the closure of two major freeways.
A portion of westbound I-696 will be closed this weekend, and all three lanes on I-96 have been reopened, the Michigan Department of Transportation announced Wednesday.
Crews will close I-75 between I-696 and Square Lake starting at 9 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 4 to shift lanes back to normal.
I-696 will be closed over the weekend as part of continued work on the $275 million Rebuilding Michigan project.
Police say the pistol was registered to the 20-year-old, but he does not have a concealed pistol license.
Macomb County engineers are working to stop the spread of a green substance found oozing onto I-696, according to officials.
Michigan State Police are reporting that there has been a fatal crash tonight on eastbound I-696 that has resulted in a complete shutdown of the highway.
The Michigan Department of Transportation is about to make I-696 in Oakland County a lot brighter.
If you were planning on using I-696 this weekend in southern Oakland County, you're going to need a detour.
Check this list of construction zones to avoid before hitting the roads this weekend.
If you were planning on using I-696 this weekend in southern Oakland County, you're going to need a detour.
An SUV fire at I-696 Eastbound before Evergreen Rd. (Exit 11) slowed traffic to a crawl, early Friday afternoon.
Police say excessive speed might have been a factor in the crash.
A tow truck driver was stopped on the shoulder assisting a stalled motorist when he was hit.
Crews have been using blower tubes to spray brown shredded bark mulch on the sloping hillsides.
Michigan State Police received a call about a phony traffic cop in the area of I-696 and Hilton Road.
A lot of people were late for work, but traffic is now flowing again along I-696 and M-10 in Southfield.
Michigan State Police have released the identity of a Taylor teen killed in an accident in Farmington Hills.
One person was killed in a crash during the Monday afternoon commute.
At least one motorist was injured in a multi-vehicle accident on I-696 that caused a major traffic jam during one of the busiest times of the day.
Roseville police say a 60-year-old man found shot along I-696 isn't cooperating with investigators.
Parts of the highway were shut down so firefighters could get to the scene.
A major accident caused traffic backups on I-696 in Royal Oak for about an hour Thursday morning.
Reports say some motorists were "hysterical" after hitting the pedestrian, who has not yet been identified.
Sources tell WWJ the incident involves a pedestrian who apparently jumped to their death from an overpass.
Air traffic control audio records showed the exchanges between controllers and the pilots of some of Spirit Airlines' final flights
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There's uncertainty around Spirit Airlines after it was announced it would cease operations early Saturday morning.
Police say a search of the car uncovered identification of another person and credit cards that did not belong to the suspect.
The budget carrier Spirit Airlines is ceasing operations after failing to land a $500 million bailout from the Trump administration.
Spirit Airlines has its origins in Metro Detroit, with a charter flight service that was known as Charter One.
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Air traffic control audio records showed the exchanges between controllers and the pilots of some of Spirit Airlines' final flights
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Air traffic control audio records showed the exchanges between controllers and the pilots of some of Spirit Airlines' final flights
The budget carrier Spirit Airlines is ceasing operations after failing to land a $500 million bailout from the Trump administration.
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Danny Janssen homered and Josh Jung drove in two runs as the Texas Rangers defeated the Detroit Tigers 5-4 on a rainy Friday night.
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