News Summary Michigan will experience significant traffic delays and road closures from October 26 to November 1 as over 70 construction projects and events kick off. Key highways affected include U.S. 131, U.S. 10, I-94, and I-75. Motorists are advised to drive cautiously and expect delays as construction crews work
News Summary Governor Gretchen Whitmer and House Speaker Matt Hall have passed a landmark road funding bill in Michigan, allocating nearly $2 billion over four years for infrastructure improvements. The law emphasizes a bipartisan approach and redirects gas tax revenues while implementing a new marijuana tax to bolster funding. This
News Summary The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has announced the beginning of more than 55 road construction projects scheduled from October 12 to October 18. With construction work resuming as temperatures drop, motorists can expect road closures and potential delays. Key projects include a ramp closure on I-75 at
News Summary As of October 2, 2025, the Blue Water Bridge in Port Huron, Michigan, is experiencing substantial delays for commercial traffic due to a Canadian Customs system outage. Reported wait times for trucks and commercial vehicles have reached over two hours. The outage was confirmed by the Canadian Border
News Summary The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is set to begin several construction projects statewide starting September 14. The initiatives include lane closures on southbound I-75 in Genesee County for necessary repairs, a resurfacing project in New Baltimore, and critical repairs on five bridges in Grand Rapids. These projects
News Summary Construction workers gathered outside Michigan’s statehouse on September 3, 2025, urging lawmakers to secure long-term funding for road repairs amid a budget crisis. With a deadline approaching, tensions escalate as Governor Gretchen Whitmer prepares to push for a resolution. The political divide complicates discussions, risking a government shutdown
News Summary Amtrak has announced the cancellation of its Wolverine and Blue Water train services from September 15 to September 19, 2024. This disruption, due to the dismantling of two coaling towers in Michigan City and Augusta, will affect travel between Chicago and Pontiac, as well as Chicago and Port
News Summary Amtrak and the Michigan Department of Transportation will remove two defunct coaling towers, causing significant disruptions to train services from September 15 to 19. The Bluewater Line and Wolverine Line will be affected, with operations halted and alternative bus transport provided. Passengers are advised of potential delays. Though
News Summary The Michigan Department of Transportation has paused the I-375 Reconnecting Communities project due to rising costs, now estimated at over $500 million. The project aimed to transform the freeway into a boulevard to revitalize the historic Black Bottom and Paradise Valley neighborhoods. Concerns about community involvement, public opposition,
News Summary Starting Monday night, traffic disruptions are anticipated in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula due to an oversized load being transported from Escanaba to Cedarville. The oversized vehicle will move through several highways, causing lane blockages and reduced speeds. Motorists should also be aware of ongoing repairs on the Mackinac Bridge,
