Over 100 Michigan bridges still face future closures due to funding gaps
Closures, MDOT says, happen when a bridge is no longer safe enough to drive on.
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Closures, MDOT says, happen when a bridge is no longer safe enough to drive on.
Over the next three years, drivers can expect ramp closures and lane reductions.
The Restore 94 project is beginning, and there will be lane closures as MDOT ramps up construction. Area residents can attend a public meeting Monday afternoon in Allen Park to learn more about the I-94 road repairs and restoration.
Additional lane closures will be in effect for about a month in an area of Interstate 96 in Detroit where a sinkhole is under repair.
Numerous snow squall warnings were issued in the Metro Detroit area during Monday.
A series of traffic crashes closed part of northbound I-75 in Wayne County on Monday.
A fatal crash during the early morning on Monday resulted in the closure of Interstate 275 in the Livonia area.
Some of southeast Michigan's school districts have posted closings and delays for Tuesday, Dec. 2.
Five men were sentenced to federal prison for their roles in a scheme involving overbilling on highway construction projects.
Much of the load from a grain hauler spilled out into the ground when the truck flipped on its side Tuesday morning in Dundee.
The toll for motorists driving from Port Huron, Michigan, to Ontario, Canada, on the Blue Water Bridge is rising to $5 starting on Dec. 1, the Michigan Department of Transportation said Friday.
According to the Michigan Department of Transportation, the six-vehicle crash at Sheldon Road included a semi-truck.
Research and engineering will start on a transportation hub aimed to provide a new passenger rail and intercity bus station at Michigan Central.
I-94 will be closed beginning at 7 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 18, and reopen by 5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 19.
All lanes of I-75 are expected to reopen Tuesday along the Zilwaukee Bridge in Saginaw County, MDOT says.
Motorists saw delays of up to two hours Thursday when approaching the Blue Water Bridge between Canada and the United States.
Commuters who use Interstate 96 in Oakland County should be on the lookout for new traffic signaling at the Flex Route ramps.
An estimated 33,000 people participated in the Mackinac Bridge Walk Monday morning across the Straits of Mackinac.
The Michigan Department of Transportation will lift its traffic restrictions beginning Friday to accommodate Labor Day weekend travel.
The state tracks the conditions of every bridge in the state, and more than 100 of them are in poor condition.
The Michigan Department of Transportation is delaying its reconstruction project on Interstate 375 in Detroit following concerns from the public and rising costs.
Northbound I-75 closed Aug. 4 for construction at the Zilwaukee Bridge, resulting in traffic snarls in Saginaw County.
The closure impacts the northbound lanes of Interstate 75, which includes the bridge, from Kochville Road to Wadsworth Road, according to MDOT.
Five people connected to a Michigan surveying firm pled guilty to charges relating to overbilling on highway construction projects.
Part of M-125 south of Monroe will be closed for about three weeks to allow for culvert replacement work.
Whitmer, who reached her two-term limit, touched on various topics, including the economy, education and the roads.
A third person has been charged in connection with a human trafficking scheme in Southfield, Michigan, according to the Oakland County Sheriff's Office.
Roughly 360 residents at an apartment building in Pontiac, Michigan, are returning home less than 24 hours after a water main break on Tuesday night forced them to evacuate.
As Black History Month comes to an end, an initiative aimed at helping Black entrepreneurs is expanding its partnership with an iconic Detroit landmark.
After a 5-year-old boy died in a hyperbaric chamber explosion at the Oxford Center in Troy, Michigan, last year, two of the city's representatives in Lansing partnered together to find a solution.
A Pontiac mother accused of abandoning her children to live in squalid conditions was in court on Wednesday.
Whitmer, who reached her two-term limit, touched on various topics, including the economy, education and the roads.
A third person has been charged in connection with a human trafficking scheme in Southfield, Michigan, according to the Oakland County Sheriff's Office.
Two men are facing open murder charges in the fatal shooting of a man who was found dead at the Proud Lake boat launch.
Records from the Federal Election Commission show that Ambassador Bridge owner Matthew Moroun donated $1 million to MAGA Inc.
Union Vice President Laura Dickerson confirmed that the worker, TJ Sabula, "has no discipline on his record."
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $2.90 per gallon, which is 2 cents less than last week and 29 cents less than at the same time last year.
The winter storm that brought snow to Southeast Michigan on Sunday didn't stop car enthusiasts from leaving their homes for the final day of the 2026 Detroit Auto Show.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
Barry Manilow announced Friday he needs to reschedule several more concerts as he continues to recover following surgery after he was diagnosed with lung cancer.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
Warner Bros. Discovery said that Paramount Skydance is considering enhancing its buyout offer for the entertainment company.
Lawyers say China's government intervened and helped get charges dropped against three Chinese scientists at the University of Michigan.
Justin Verlander and Framber Valdez will receive the final payments from their new contracts with the Detroit Tigers in 2039, with the team deferring $31 million of the $128 million it committed to the pitchers.
About 50 million workers lack access to employer-sponsored retirement plans, a hurdle to setting aside money for old age.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
A New Hampshire resident has been charged after a shooting involving a Border Patrol agent at a Canada crossing, the DOJ says
Michigan lawmakers required schools to adopt a cardiac emergency response plan for the current school year if the Legislature appropriated "sufficient funds," but funding wasn't dedicated in the education budget.
What started as food poisoning for a young boy in Clinton Township turned into years of organ failure.
Officials announced eligibility for mothers and babies in the city of Detroit.
Two Metro Detroit representatives are among those sponsoring a bill that calls for a 32% tax on any wireless device purchased for someone age 17 and younger.
The Oakland Community Health Network will now be taking over that responsibility amidst a financial dispute between the two organizations.
Justin Verlander and Framber Valdez will receive the final payments from their new contracts with the Detroit Tigers in 2039, with the team deferring $31 million of the $128 million it committed to the pitchers.
Detroit Lions offensive tackle Taylor Decker has decided to return for an 11th season.
Elliot Cadeau had 15 points and L.J. Cason scored 11 of his 14 points in the second half as No. 3 Michigan beat Minnesota 77-67 on Tuesday night to clinch at least a share of the Big Ten title for the first time in five years.
Connor Hellebuyck stopped 41 of Team Canada's 42 shots in the Olympic gold medal match.
The Detroit Lions will play one of their 2026 regular-season games in Munich, the NFL has announced.
Penske, a business and racing legend, turns 89 on Feb. 20 and is celebrating his 60th year in racing during 2026.
Claressa Shields talks about giving back to the community and her efforts to increase equity for women in sports.
The roundtable discusses the impact of the high-profile game for advertisers, including Detroit-based Rocket and Redfin.
Could a new entertainment tax and a new sales tax be ahead for the Motor City?
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
Mostly sunny skies and warming temps to end the work week
Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin is back with home team after helping Team USA win gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics. CBS News Detroit's Rachel Hopmayer caught up with Larkin, who is still riding the high of making history.
Roughly 360 residents at an apartment building in Pontiac, Michigan, are returning home less than 24 hours after a water main break on Tuesday night forced them to evacuate.
As Black History Month comes to an end, an initiative aimed at helping Black entrepreneurs is expanding its partnership with an iconic Detroit landmark.
After 5-year-old Thomas Cooper died in a hyperbaric chamber explosion at the Oxford Center in Troy last year, two state lawmakers in Lansing partnered together to find a solution.