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I-696, I-96 Flex Route construction: Lane and ramp closures continue in Oakland County
Read full article: I-696, I-96 Flex Route construction: Lane and ramp closures continue in Oakland CountyCrews will close lanes and ramps on I-696 and I-96 Flex Route from the end of October through the beginning of November as construction is nearly complete.
I-96 Flex Route construction: Crews to shift traffic, causing lane and ramp closures
Read full article: I-96 Flex Route construction: Crews to shift traffic, causing lane and ramp closuresCrews will be shifting traffic along the I-96 Flex Route throughout October and November, causing some lane and ramp closures.
21-year-old from Canton Township among 2 killed in 2-car rollover crash on Plymouth highway
Read full article: 21-year-old from Canton Township among 2 killed in 2-car rollover crash on Plymouth highwayA 21-year-old from Canton Township was among two people killed in a two-car rollover crash on a highway in Plymouth Township.
3-year reconstruction of M-14, I-96 begins with closures in Wayne County
Read full article: 3-year reconstruction of M-14, I-96 begins with closures in Wayne CountyA 3-year reconstruction project on M-14 and I-96 began this weekend with road closures between Sheldon and Newburgh roads in Wayne County.
I-275 construction pauses for winter in Wayne County: What to know
Read full article: I-275 construction pauses for winter in Wayne County: What to knowAll lanes of I-275 in Wayne County will be open to traffic on Friday as the revitalization project takes a winter pause before officially wrapping up next year.
All I-275 lanes to reopen in Wayne County in time for holiday travel
Read full article: All I-275 lanes to reopen in Wayne County in time for holiday travelAll lanes of I-275 will reopen Friday in Metro Detroit as the revitalization project takes a winter pause before officially wrapping up next year.
EB I-96 from Wixom Road to I-275 reduced to 1 lane on Sunday, Monday in Oakland County
Read full article: EB I-96 from Wixom Road to I-275 reduced to 1 lane on Sunday, Monday in Oakland CountyEastbound I-96 from Wixom Road to I-275 will be reduced to one lane starting Sunday and Monday in preparation for reopening the roadway.
Videos: SE Michigan storms cause flooding on roadways, at Detroit Metro Airport
Read full article: Videos: SE Michigan storms cause flooding on roadways, at Detroit Metro AirportSeveral inches of rain fell across Metro Detroit amid severe storms overnight Wednesday into Thursday, causing some areas to flood -- particularly in Wayne County.
I-696 between I-275, Telegraph Road will be closed this weekend for repairs
Read full article: I-696 between I-275, Telegraph Road will be closed this weekend for repairsThe I-696 โRestore the Reutherโ Rebuilding Michigan project and the I-96 Flex Route project from US-24 to Beck Road will begin construction with repairs on the westbound side of both freeways.
I-696 between I-275, Telegraph Road will be closed this weekend for repairs
Read full article: I-696 between I-275, Telegraph Road will be closed this weekend for repairsThe I-696 โRestore the Reutherโ Rebuilding Michigan project and the I-96 Flex Route project from US-24 to Beck Road will begin construction with repairs on the westbound side of both freeways.
M-14 ramp to northbound I-275 to be closed through end of July
Read full article: M-14 ramp to northbound I-275 to be closed through end of JulyTraffic will be detoured through eastbound M-14 and I-96 to Farmington Road, then westbound I-96 and M-14 to northbound I-275. The traffic shift will affect freeway and ramp traffic.
Eastbound I-96 to close from Wixom Road to I-275 in Oakland County for emergency repair
Read full article: Eastbound I-96 to close from Wixom Road to I-275 in Oakland County for emergency repairBeginning Tuesday at 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., eastbound I-96 will be closed from Wixom to I-275 for emergency drainage structure repair, with all ramps being closed east of the location.
Construction to begin for I-696 project, I-96 Flex Route from US-24 to Beck Road -- what to know
Read full article: Construction to begin for I-696 project, I-96 Flex Route from US-24 to Beck Road -- what to knowThe I-696 โRestore the Reutherโ Rebuilding Michigan project and the I-96 Flex Route project from US-24 to Beck Road will begin construction with repairs on the westbound side of both freeways.
I-96 Flex Route construction to cause closures in Oakland County starting this weekend: Hereโs what to know
Read full article: I-96 Flex Route construction to cause closures in Oakland County starting this weekend: Hereโs what to knowThe I-96 Flex Route project is up and running again, and is causing both short-term and long-term road and ramp closures in Metro Detroit.
I-696 to close this weekend in Oakland County: What drivers need to know
Read full article: I-696 to close this weekend in Oakland County: What drivers need to knowI-696 will be closed this weekend in Oakland County to prepare for a traffic shift which will have both directions of I-696 sharing the westbound side.
I-696 to close this weekend in Oakland County: What drivers need to know
Read full article: I-696 to close this weekend in Oakland County: What drivers need to knowI-696 will be closed this weekend in Oakland County to prepare for a traffic shift which will have both directions of I-696 sharing the westbound side.
What to know about I-275 construction: 1 lane open in each direction through mid-December
Read full article: What to know about I-275 construction: 1 lane open in each direction through mid-DecemberTraffic is going to be switched onto the newly built lanes of southbound I-275 from 6 Mile Road to Eureka Road.
2 major freeway closures in Metro Detroit this weekend: What to know
Read full article: 2 major freeway closures in Metro Detroit this weekend: What to knowWeโre not done with orange barrel season just yet. If youโre planning to be out and about this weekend, there are some big closures you should be aware of before hitting the road.
WB I-696 from US-24 to I-275 closed this weekend for pavement repairs, shoulder widening
Read full article: WB I-696 from US-24 to I-275 closed this weekend for pavement repairs, shoulder wideningThe Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will be closing portions of westbound I-696 this weekend.
Westbound I-696 closing in Oakland County this weekend: What drivers should know
Read full article: Westbound I-696 closing in Oakland County this weekend: What drivers should knowWestbound lanes of I-696 will be closed this weekend in Oakland County as crews work to repair pavement and widen the shoulder.
Woman charged in drunken driving crash that killed pedestrian in Canton Township
Read full article: Woman charged in drunken driving crash that killed pedestrian in Canton TownshipA woman has been charged in connection with a drunken driving crash that left a pedestrian dead on Michigan Avenue in Canton Township.
56-year-old killed by suspected drunken driver while crossing Michigan Avenue in Canton
Read full article: 56-year-old killed by suspected drunken driver while crossing Michigan Avenue in CantonA 56-year-old man was struck and killed by a suspected drunken driver while crossing Michigan Avenue in Canton Township.
Michigan construction guide: What to know for Labor Day weekend travel
Read full article: Michigan construction guide: What to know for Labor Day weekend travelSome good news for those traveling in Michigan this Labor Day weekend -- most of the stateโs construction projects are take a break. But some will remain active.
Detroit police: 2 arrested for May assault after stolen car crashes during chase on I-275
Read full article: Detroit police: 2 arrested for May assault after stolen car crashes during chase on I-275Two people were arrested Monday in connection with a violent May assault after crashing their vehicle while fleeing from Detroit police.
Westbound I-696 back open at I-275 in Oakland County after downed power lines caused closure
Read full article: Westbound I-696 back open at I-275 in Oakland County after downed power lines caused closureWestbound I-696 at I-275 is back open in Oakland County while DTE Energy got downed power lines off the road.
Police describe what caused 6-vehicle crash that left 2 dead, 2 hurt on I-696 in Oakland County
Read full article: Police describe what caused 6-vehicle crash that left 2 dead, 2 hurt on I-696 in Oakland CountyPolice revealed what happened during a six-vehicle chain reaction crash that left two people dead and two others seriously injured Thursday on I-696 in Oakland County.
2 killed, 2 badly hurt in crash involving semi truck, multiple cars on I-696 in Oakland County
Read full article: 2 killed, 2 badly hurt in crash involving semi truck, multiple cars on I-696 in Oakland CountyTwo people were killed and two others were seriously injured Thursday in a crash involving a semi truck and multiple cars on I-696 in Oakland County, police said.
Expect delays: Hereโs a list of construction happening this weekend in Metro Detroit
Read full article: Expect delays: Hereโs a list of construction happening this weekend in Metro DetroitItโs going to be a long summer as Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is saying Metro Detroit will see the most road construction ever this summer.
Reminder: Southbound I-275 closing this weekend in Metro Detroit
Read full article: Reminder: Southbound I-275 closing this weekend in Metro DetroitJust a friendly reminder that southbound I-275 will be closed from I-96/M-14 to I-94 from 8 pm Friday, June 3, through 5 am Monday, June 6 to make repairs on deteriorating road surface.
Man fails to steal pickup that was left running, unattended at Farmington Hills gas station
Read full article: Man fails to steal pickup that was left running, unattended at Farmington Hills gas stationA man tried and failed to steal a pickup truck that had been left running and unattended outside a Farmington Hills gas station, police said.
Womanโs body found unresponsive on I-696 in Novi, police say
Read full article: Womanโs body found unresponsive on I-696 in Novi, police sayLanes on I-696 were closed in the Farmington Hills/Novi area early Wednesday morning following reports that a womanโs body was in the right lane of the freeway.
3-year project to rebuild part of I-96, add flex route in Oakland County to begin Monday
Read full article: 3-year project to rebuild part of I-96, add flex route in Oakland County to begin MondayWork is scheduled to get underway this week for a three-year project to rebuild a portion of I-96 in Oakland County, which includes adding a โflex routeโ to ease traffic congestion.
Video shows driver hitting Plymouth Township police car on I-275, continuing on highway
Read full article: Video shows driver hitting Plymouth Township police car on I-275, continuing on highwayOfficials captured video of a hit-and-run driver striking a Plymouth Township police car on I-275 and continuing to drive away on the highway.
Winter storm warning in full effect across Metro Detroit until 3 a.m.
Read full article: Winter storm warning in full effect across Metro Detroit until 3 a.m.As the rain turned to sleet and sleet turned to snow, it seemed to be a recipe for disaster, but even as the lines on freeways and surface streets disappeared under inches of snow, drivers seemed to be holding their own.
All lanes of NB, SB I-275 at Hannan Road closed after dump truck crash knocks power lines across freeway
Read full article: All lanes of NB, SB I-275 at Hannan Road closed after dump truck crash knocks power lines across freewayThe northbound and southbound lanes of I-275 between I-94 and Ecorse Road are closed due to downed power lines.
Stretch of I-275 expected to close in near future for repairs after storms
Read full article: Stretch of I-275 expected to close in near future for repairs after stormsA stretch of I-275 will be closed to traffic between 5 a.m. and 9 a.m. Saturday, July 24 as crews work to repair electric and aerial facilities that were damaged during a storm earlier this month.
Morning Briefing July 14, 2021: Woman badly injured in Livonia freeway crash, report says 600K may have to repay Michigan unemployment benefits
Read full article: Morning Briefing July 14, 2021: Woman badly injured in Livonia freeway crash, report says 600K may have to repay Michigan unemployment benefitsHere are this morning's top stories.
Woman badly injured after speeding car goes into I-275 median, up embankment, rolls over
Read full article: Woman badly injured after speeding car goes into I-275 median, up embankment, rolls overA woman was seriously injured overnight when the car she was in ran off I-275 into the median near Eight Mile Road, went up the embankment and rolled over, police said.
Fallen trees, downed power lines reported after storms move through Metro Detroit
Read full article: Fallen trees, downed power lines reported after storms move through Metro DetroitThe city of Farmington is warning residents of several downed power lines and wires, asking people to stay away until DTE can fix them.
I-275 in Farmington Hills reopens after closure due to downed power lines
Read full article: I-275 in Farmington Hills reopens after closure due to downed power linesInterstate 275 -- both northbound and southbound -- in Farmington Hills has reopened after it was closed due to power lines that have fallen on the freeway near Grand River Avenue.
4-year I-275 project starts today: What drivers need to know
Read full article: 4-year I-275 project starts today: What drivers need to knowIf you use I-275 in Metro Detroit, youโre going to want to take note -- a massive construction project is kicking off this summer, and itโll continue through 2024.