Driver brace for I-696 construction road closures
The I-696 project will impact tens of thousands of drivers for about two years while MDOT rebuilds the interstate.
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The I-696 project will impact tens of thousands of drivers for about two years while MDOT rebuilds the interstate.
The construction from Southfield to Royal Oak will affect tens of thousands of drivers daily for at least two years beginning in March 2025.
MDOT says barrels remain on the shoulders, and additional punch list work will continue through the end of the year.
The nonprofit unveiled the results of a peer review report Wednesday morning.
It is unclear what caused the semi-truck to crash.
Lane and ramp closures will be in place on I-96 in Oakland County this week as crews work on lane markings and overhead sign installation.
Both directions of I-96 near Beck Road will be closed due to a crash and gravel spill. The closure is expected to last until 2:30 p.m. on Thursday.
Michigan is one of the states where deer-vehicle crashes happen the most, and state agencies are working to address the problem.
The project is called the US-12 Detroit Mobility and Innovation Corridor — Corktown project.
According to the Michigan Department of Transportation, one of the semi-trucks caught on fire and another lost its load.
Road resurfacing projects will begin in Genesee, Lenawee and St. Clair counties this week.
The Michigan Department of Transportation shared a YouTube video on Wednesday showing how it uses a Ford Model T to inspect state roads in Amish and Mennonite communities.
The Michigan Department of Transportation's Clare Welcome Center will host the National Work Zone Memorial over the Fourth of July holiday weekend for the third year in a row.
Due to a new work safety law in Michigan, more lane closures are required as crews work on Southfield Freeway in Dearborn and Allen Park.
When you hop on the interstate in the area, you can already bet there's some construction on your route. From lane extensions to new bridges being built, quite a bit is happening throughout the Metro Detroit area.
The $139 million project includes rebuilding the freeway with new pavement from Sheldon Road to Newburgh Road, including the M-14/I-96/I-275 interchange ramps.
Both directions of Michigan Avenue between Haggerty and Hannan roads will have closures from April 15 through July.
Eastpointe City Council voted to temporarily abandon a road diet plan for Nine Mile Road due to funding concerns.
Imagine watching a concert or meeting up with friends on top of I-75 in Downtown Detroit.
The traffic shift planned to happen this weekend on I-75 between Ortonville Road and Oakland-Genesee County will not happen due to "unforeseen delays."
Drake Road will be closed between 11 and 12 Mile roads from March 18 through April 1.
Crews will close part of Inkster Road and the southbound US-24 ramp to southbound M-10 as work on the I-696 Restore the Reuther project continues.
A new MDOT survey wants Michigan drivers to take on changing the gas tax. Right now, the state charges 30 cents on the gallon for gas.
The bridge work scheduled to happen east of Telegraph Road as part of the I-696 Restore the Reuther project has been delayed until Jan. 22 due to the winter weather throughout southeast Michigan.
If you travel along I-696, a roughly four-month project is set to begin along the interstate, causing lanes to shut down and ramps to close.
The Justice Department determined this week a federal law banning TikTok from government devices no longer applies to the social video app.
President Trump threatened more tariffs on Canada for wildfires that have blanketed large parts of the Midwest and East Coast in smoke in recent days.
Sunday is one to watch for a risk of more smoke moving in.
Behind every video is a true family effort.
Detroit police say five people were shot, including the suspect, outside a church during a funeral on the city's west side Friday night.
Detroit police are investigating a shooting outside a church on the city's west side Friday night.
Sunday is one to watch for a risk of more smoke moving in.
Former Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox has dropped out of the state's 2026 gubernatorial race.
President Trump threatened more tariffs on Canada for wildfires that have blanketed large parts of the Midwest and East Coast in smoke in recent days.
Michigan's cyclosporiasis outbreak has grown to 5,002 cases, with 102 hospitalizations reported, as federal investigators look into a lettuce supplier linked to Taco Bell locations in five states.
Many newer vehicles are equipped with high-efficiency cabin air filters capable of capturing a significant amount of fine particulate matter.
Lawmakers in Michigan are working to push legislation that would stiffen penalties on noisy vehicles with exhaust modifications.
As the United States marks its 250th birthday, Ford Motor Company is showcasing more than a century of automotive history in a new exhibit that explores the company's role in shaping America.
The Detroit Auto Show has spent more than a century evolving alongside the auto industry. It has grown from a small, local exhibition into one of the world's premier automotive events.
The Pontiac Star Car Reunion at the Oakland Expo Center features a wide range of vehicles.
Behind every video is a true family effort.
Concerns surrounding air quality are prompting event organizers across Metro Detroit to make adjustments to their festivities or cancel altogether.
The few who aren't open for business on Thursday say it's out of concern for their employees' health and to protect their art.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
The Justice Department determined this week a federal law banning TikTok from government devices no longer applies to the social video app.
President Trump threatened more tariffs on Canada for wildfires that have blanketed large parts of the Midwest and East Coast in smoke in recent days.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
President Trump alleged the U.S. election system falls catastrophically short and called out a closed FBI investigation into a 2020 Michigan voter registration drive, drawing sharp responses from state officials on both sides.
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Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
Michigan's cyclosporiasis outbreak has grown to 5,002 cases, with 102 hospitalizations reported, as federal investigators look into a lettuce supplier linked to Taco Bell locations in five states.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Michigan health officials say the state's cyclosporiasis outbreak numbers jumped by more than 500 reports in the past 24 hours.
The current air quality in Michigan has doctors, especially cardiologists, concerned for their patients.
The groundbreaking comes just days after the club announced the largest single investment in club history.
Embattled Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel has addressed the latest round of reports about his potential exit from the university, saying he has been fired by social media three times in 10 years.
An amended complaint by former University of Michigan football coach Chris Partridge alleges that school leaders concealed their knowledge of the sign-stealing scheme that was under investigation by the NCAA.
Sophie Shaft is a rising star with USA weightlifting, and she's got the hardware to show for it.
J.T. Realmuto hit a three-run double in the sixth inning and Zack Wheeler struck out 10 in six scoreless innings, helping the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Detroit Tigers 5-0 on Sunday to win their three-game series before the All-Star break.
The conversation turns to rising auto insurance rates across Michigan and new legislative bills in Lansing that would help stem the tide.
The Democratic side of the aisle had an intriguing development earlier this week when state Rep. Mallory McMorrow suddenly dropped out of the contest
Former NBA All-Star/entrepreneur Jalen Rose, DTE's Trevor Lauer and Oakland University president Ora Hirsch Pescovitz headline an all-star Michigan Matters episode.
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Our skies are slowly clearing tonight of wildfire smoke, but a line of strong storms Saturday afternoon may bring smoke back behind it.
Smoke is finally clearing out Friday night in Southeast Michigan with much-needed fresh air moving in. Saturday morning is the time to get outside with pleasant conditions, clear air, and a break ahead of storms. Saturday afternoon brings our next front.
Michigan crews are helping battle at least 11 wildfires currently burning in Minnesota
President Trump threatened more tariffs on Canada for wildfires that have blanketed large parts of the Midwest and East Coast in smoke in recent days.
Taylor Farms on Friday said it is "voluntarily removing" iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico after it was linked to one of the largest outbreaks of cyclosporiasis in the U.S. in recent years.