Michigan Department of Transportation

Southbound M-53 near Macomb County will close for one week, spanning from Wednesday, August 12 through Wednesday, August 19. The closure is required for utility work conducted by Washington Township, which aims to install a new sanitary sewer system. Although the main route is closed, Northbound M-53 will remain open and local access will be maintained.

Tyler Reck, a 24-year-old man, was charged with two counts of reckless driving causing death and two counts of moving violation causing death in a work zone after a high-speed crash on May 26 on northbound U.S. 127 near Holt Road that killed Michigan Department of Transportation workers Bruce Wagner, 51, and Steve Spenle, 49. Reck was arraigned with a $25,000 personal recognizance bond, and his next court appearance is scheduled for August 11.

A 24-year-old man has been charged in a fatal crash that killed two Michigan Department of Transportation workers. Tyler Reck faces two counts of reckless driving causing death and two counts of moving violation causing death in a work zone following the May 26 incident on northbound U.S. 127 near Holt Road. The victims were identified as Bruce Wagner and Steve Spenle.

A 24-year-old man was charged with two counts of reckless driving causing death and two counts of moving violation causing death in a work zone after a crash that killed two Michigan Department of Transportation workers. The victims, Bruce Wagner and Steve Spenle, were struck by Tyler Reck's vehicle on northbound U.S. 127 near Holt Road on May 26.

A major traffic shift begins on eastbound I-94 between I-275 and Michigan Ave. as part of the Restore 94 Project. Starting Saturday, eastbound traffic will be moved to shared westbound lanes with a barrier wall, with on/off ramps reopening gradually. Several ramps will remain closed through mid-2027, and bridge demolition work will temporarily close Beech Daly roads next week.

Michigan faces a significant sinkhole risk due to its underground salt deposits and groundwater activity. The state's geology, combined with factors like storms, droughts, and construction, increases vulnerability. However, Michigan isn't the most sinkhole-prone state, with Florida being more susceptible.

Michigan Democratic lawmakers in the House and Senate urged the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) to terminate an agreement allowing federal agencies to install surveillance technology like Flock Safety cameras and automated license plate readers on state property, citing concerns over First and Fourth Amendment rights. MDOT acknowledged reviewing the letter and stated that ALPRs are subject to strict regulations, while the lawmakers requested future agreements be denied and the existing memorandum be dissolved.

MDOT plans a two-year reconstruction of nearly five miles of Rochester Road in Rochester Hills between Hall Road (M-59) and Tienken Road starting in 2027. The project includes repaving, curb and gutter work, sewer improvements, and filling sidewalk gaps. Residents and business owners express concerns about traffic disruptions and unaddressed safety issues, while MDOT emphasizes long-term road improvements.

MDOT plans to rebuild Rochester Road from M-59 to Tienken starting in 2027, causing traffic disruptions and concerns for local businesses like Ram's Horn restaurant. The project will involve one-lane openings in different directions over two years, with MDOT collaborating with businesses to mitigate impacts.

Highway closures on both directions of I-75 in Detroit are scheduled this weekend due to road repair and bridge work. Northbound I-75 between I-96 and M-10 and southbound I-75 from Springwells to Schaefer will be closed from 9 p.m. Friday, July 17 to 5 a.m. Monday, July 20, with detours provided for affected traffic.

Mayor Mary Sheffield and transportation officials celebrated the opening of a new $160 million DDOT Coolidge Terminal complex on Detroit's west side. The facility replaces the former Coolidge Terminal destroyed by fire in 2011 and includes climate-controlled storage, maintenance, and administrative buildings funded by federal, city, and state sources.

All southbound lanes of Southfield Freeway are closed due to flooding in Wayne County, as reported by the Michigan Department of Transportation. Officials warn against driving through standing water, with no reopening date provided yet.

All northbound lanes of US-23 were closed near the Ohio border in Monroe County following a traffic crash Monday afternoon near Consear Road, Exit 3. The Michigan Department of Transportation reported the accident occurred around 1:30 p.m., with closures remaining in effect during the investigation.

Construction on Rochester Road in Troy is causing significant traffic and business disruptions due to two simultaneous projects. The larger project, funded by federal and state grants, involves road widening and concrete boulevard construction between Sylvanwood and Barclay, with completion expected by 2027. A smaller project near Big Beaver Road is slated to finish by August 2026, while a three-week intersection closure near Long Lake Road has also impacted local businesses.

A collision between a Penske rental truck and a commercial tractor trailer closed eastbound lanes of I-94 in Harrison Charter Township Monday afternoon. The Michigan Department of Transportation reported the crash between Metro Parkway and Crocker Boulevard around 1:40 p.m., with emergency crews responding. Aerial footage suggests the Penske truck rear-ended the semi truck, though the cause and injury status remain unconfirmed.

Northbound I-75 will close from Schaefer to Springwells near the Rouge River Bridge from 9 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday for bridge maintenance, including adding protective surfaces and an epoxy overlay. Drivers can detour via Fort St. or a freeway route involving I-275, I-94, and I-96. On-ramps to northbound I-75 will close earlier starting 6 p.m. Friday.

A Republican-sponsored bill in Michigan proposes allowing high-voltage transmission lines in highway rights-of-way to reduce conflicts with private landowners. The bill, HB 5940, requires coordination between the Michigan Department of Transportation and utilities for constructability reports before permits are issued.

Travelers to Detroit Metropolitan Airport face potential delays this weekend due to I-94 ramp closures and I-96 shutdown for road repairs. MDOT advises using alternative routes and arriving 90 minutes to two hours early for flights, with additional time allocated for ongoing construction near the airport.

Detroit City Council urges the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) to implement a 'road diet' on Fort Street in Southwest Detroit to improve safety and address community concerns. The project, which would reduce vehicle lanes to prioritize pedestrian and cyclist access, follows a tragic 2025 child fatality and years of advocacy by Council Member Gabriela Santiago-Romero. MDOT is currently conducting a feasibility study for the stretch of Fort Street from Schaefer Highway to Outer Drive.