Road Closures & Traffic
8 storiesDepending on the question, reporting uses closure alerts, detour guides, traffic updates and reopening information, with emergency road closures and alternate routes recurring across the beat. Road Closures & Traffic places each development in a durable record rather than an isolated headline.
Pointe Mouillee Road Closure Limits Boat Launch Access as Fall Waterfowl Events Begin
Michigan's managed waterfowl areas will hold their annual fall open houses this September and October, but a key road closure at Pointe Mouillee will restrict boat launch access for hunters through the 2026 season.
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.
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
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
Freightliner Van Fire Shuts Down Garden State Parkway in Wall, NJ
A Freightliner van caught fire Friday morning on the Garden State Parkway in Wall Township, New Jersey. Emergency crews quickly responded, and no injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
Crash Closes North Quentin Road in Palatine, Both Directions Blocked
North Quentin Road in Palatine is closed between West Dundee Road and West Lake Cook Road after a crash. Police are urging drivers to avoid the area and expect delays until the roadway reopens.