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Fall Foliage Travel Builds Across New York, Colorado and Michigan

Fall color is extending the 2026 travel season across New York, Colorado and Michigan. Travelers must check road access, elevation forecasts and vehicle rules before leaving.

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Michigan Aeronautics Commission honors leaders shaping state aviation

The Michigan Aeronautics Commission and MDOT have named Cheryl Bush and Eaton RESA Career Preparation Center as 2026 Award of Excellence winners for their impact on Michigan's aviation sector and workforce development.

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Michigan Starts Sending Out Neighborhood Roads Funds for Local Projects

Michigan has begun distributing nearly $2 billion in annual Neighborhood Roads Funds to help repair and upgrade local roads, bridges, and transit systems across the state. The first payments are now reaching agencies and communities.

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Michigan Awards $1.5 Million for Clean Transportation Pilots

Ten Michigan projects will split $1.5 million to test hydrogen fuel, EV charging, and mobility tech in real-world conditions as part of the state's push to modernize transportation and infrastructure.

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North Carolina and Michigan fund new EV charging and hydrogen projects

North Carolina and Michigan have announced millions in new grants for electric vehicle charging and clean mobility projects, including hydrogen fuel cell trucks and fast charging sites. Construction and deployment are set to ramp up over the next three years.

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Southfield Ramp to I 94 in Allen Park Closed for Restore 94 Project

Drivers in Allen Park face a major detour as the northbound Southfield Freeway ramp to eastbound I 94 is now closed for repairs through late October with alternate routes available via I 75 and Michigan Avenue

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Wayne County Plans New Roundabouts to Ease Traffic and Improve Safety

Wayne County communities including Canton, Northville, and Romulus are moving forward with their first roundabout projects, aiming to reduce congestion and improve safety at busy intersections starting as early as 2027

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Eastbound I-696 in Oakland County Set to Reopen by Year's End

After nearly 18 months of closures, eastbound I-696 between M-10 and I-75 in Oakland County is expected to reopen before the end of 2026, restoring a key route for thousands of daily commuters and easing local congestion

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Michigan Law Blocks License Points for Automated Traffic Tickets

Michigan drivers caught by automated cameras in work zones or passing stopped school buses will face fines but not license points under a new state law. The change aims to address privacy concerns and insurance impacts as camera enforcement expands.

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