Everything to know about upcoming construction on 13-mile stretch of I-94

DETROIT – A nearly 13-mile stretch of I-94 in western Wayne County will be under construction early next year.

The Restore 94 project spans from east of I-275 to west of Michigan Avenue, impacting several cities, including Romulus, Taylor, Allen Park, Dearborn Heights, Melvindale, and Dearborn.

MDOT says the project will enhance safety for drivers, reduce the likelihood of accidents, and alleviate congestion.

The project is divided into five segments.

Segment 1

I-94 from Wayne Road to Middle Belt Road improvements:

• Reconstructed roadway and improved drainage
• Partially reconstructed Wayne Road eastern ramps
• Two rehabilitated bridges
• Reconstructed ramps at Vining, Merriman Road and Middle Belt roads
• Extended auxiliary lanes to alleviate traffic congestion
• Intelligent transportation system (ITS) upgrades
• Lighting improvements/replacements

Segment 2

I-94 from Middle Belt Road to Beech Daly Road improvements:

• Reconstructed and realigned roadway and improved drainage
• A new traditional interchange with signalized ramps at Ecorse Road
• Reconstructed Ecorse Road within the interchange with new turn lanes
• New eastbound and westbound I-94 bridges over Inkster and Ecorse roads
• Replaced and widened eastbound I-94 bridge over Beech Daly Road
• Intelligent transportation system (ITS) upgrades
• Lighting improvements/replacements

Segment 3

I-94 from Beech Daly Road to Pelham Road improvements:

• Concrete repairs or patching of the roadway and US-24 ramps
• Median cable barriers

Segment 4

I-94 from Pelham Road to Oakwood Boulevard improvements:

• Reconstructed pavement and improved drainage
• Reconstructed or repaired I-94/M-39 connecting ramps
• Reconstructed or repaired Pelham Road and Van Born Road/ramps and improved drainage
• Reconstructed Oakwood Boulevard ramps (three) and improved drainage
• Rehabilitated bridges (17) and interchanged ramps along I-94/M-39
• Intelligent transportation system (ITS) upgrades

Segment 5

I-94/Schaefer Road Interchange (Ford Rouge Plant Gate 10 Entrance) improvements:

• Replaced and widened bridge at the I-94/Schaefer Road Interchange (Ford Rouge Plant Gate 10 exit)
• Reconstructed and widened I-94 roadway on both sides of the bridge
• Repairs to adjacent railroad bridges (2)
• Intelligent transportation system (ITS) upgrades

Two lanes of traffic in each direction on I-94 will remain open during construction. However, there could be brief interruptions due to the occasional placement of temporary concrete barriers for new phases of construction, according to MDOT.

Access to the airport will be maintained throughout construction.

The project is expected to be completed by mid-2029.

For more information and updates on the Restore 94 project, visit the Restore 94 website.