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Detroit’s I-94 Updates: Utility Work and Truck Incident

Ongoing utility work on I-94 causing traffic delays in Detroit.

News Summary

Travelers in Detroit should be aware of significant changes on I-94 due to utility work and a recent truck incident. Utility relocations will cause westbound lane closures, while a truck mishap earlier this week led to traffic delays. Motorists are advised to check road conditions and plan accordingly, especially when heading towards Metro Airport.

Detroit’s I-94 on the Move: Utility Work and a Truck Incident

Attention, Detroit travelers! If you’re planning on hitting the road, especially near Metro Airport, you might want to pay close attention to some ongoing changes along I-94. There’s a utility relocation project happening that’s causing intermittent closures on the highway, so some extra planning could save you from a headache.

Utility Work Causing Closures

On Sunday, April 27, the westbound lanes of I-94 will experience total closures starting from 2 a.m. and lasting until 10 a.m.. That’s right, for that eight-hour window, if you’re headed west, there’ll be about ten complete closures lasting around 15 minutes each. You might want to factor in some extra time if you are going to be in the area, especially between Ecorse Road and Middle Belt Road during those hours.

Not all is lost for eastbound drivers, though! From 1 a.m. to noon on Sunday, there will be two open lanes on I-94 east between Middle Belt Road and Ecorse Road. But keep in mind, if you’re coming from Ecorse Road and looking to hop onto the westbound I-94, you’ll hit a snag, as that entrance ramp will be closed for the same duration of time as the westbound lane closures.

As always with construction, it’s wise to check the weather, as all activities may depend on the conditions outside. If you’re curious about updates or want to see a map of the construction zones, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has an online resource that can help you stay in the loop.

Truck Mishap Shakes Things Up

2:30 p.m., when the truck was traveling east. The driver hit the center median guardrail, which sent the truck careening through the westbound lanes before it ultimately ended up on Merriman Road. Fortunately, the driver came away with only minor injuries.

The Michigan State Police noted how lucky it was that traffic on Merriman Road was light at the time, as the accident could have been significantly worse. Cleanup took about two hours, during which time the exit to the airport from the westbound I-94 was closed. To make things easier for other drivers, both directions of Merriman Road were also shut down for the cleanup.

For anyone aiming to reach the airport during that time, the police recommended alternative routes via Middlebelt or Interstate-275 to Eureka until the chaos was cleared up. Even once the wreck was dealt with, heavy traffic was still reported in the area until late in the evening. Thankfully, traffic troubles eased by 8:04 p.m. when all lanes were finally in service again.

Keep Your Eyes on the Road

So, Detroit, if you’re traveling this weekend or just passing through, keep your eyes peeled for updates on road conditions and closures. The ongoing improvements are certainly a great thing for the long run, but for now, a little patience will go a long way. Safe travels, everyone!