Roads and Highways
7 storiesCoverage can bring together closure alerts, detour details, construction timelines, crash or safety updates and project explainers, especially when work on a familiar corridor affects commuting, access to businesses or neighborhood travel.
Michigan Roads Get New Life From Recycled Tire Rubber
Michigan produces more than 10 million scrap tires each year. Research led by Michigan Tech's Zhanping You has brought tire rubber onto hundreds of miles of Michigan roads, with about 30 projects across 20 counties now shaping new standards.
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.
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
Oakland County Road Construction Paused for Labor Day Weekend
Most Oakland County road construction will be suspended from Friday, September 4 at 3 p.m. through Tuesday, September 8 at 6 a.m. to help reduce holiday traffic delays, with several key roads remaining closed for ongoing repairs.
Southfield Freeway Southbound Closed at I-96 for Police Investigation
Michigan State Police closed all southbound lanes of M-39 at I-96 in Detroit Tuesday after reports of a possible shooting. Drivers should expect delays and seek alternate routes as the investigation continues.
New Exit 64A Ramp to I-91 North Set to Open in Meriden
A new ramp connecting Route 15 North to I-91 North in Meriden will open September 1, 2026, providing drivers with an updated route while the existing Exit 65A remains available during the transition
I-94 in Cook County Ranks Among Nation's Deadliest Highways
A new study finds I-94 in Cook County, Illinois, is the fourth deadliest highway stretch in the U.S., with 52 fatal crashes over three years. Several other Chicago-area expressways also appear in the national top 100.