--- title: "Detroit Traffic" url: https://www.heredetroitmi.com/traffic-detroit-mi/ date: 2026-06-18T20:59:26+00:00 modified: 2026-06-18T21:12:04+00:00 author: "" site: "HERE Detroit" attribution: "HERE Detroit" --- # Detroit Traffic *Source: [HERE Detroit](https://www.heredetroitmi.com/traffic-detroit-mi/) — June 18, 2026 by * Public Safety # Detroit Traffic & Road Conditions Live cameras, road conditions, accident reports, and construction alerts for Wayne [SCDOT Cameras](#ht-cameras) [Accidents](#ht-accidents) [DUI Reports](#ht-dui) [School Zones](#ht-school) [Report an Issue](/contact/) [MAACO Sponsored · Paint & Body Since 1972 Detroit's bumpers take a beating. Uncle Maaco puts them back together — America's #1 Bodyshop. 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Together these routes carry essentially every commercial truck, commuter car, and out-of-state visitor that touches Detroit in a given day — which is why a single closure or rolling backup on any one of them ripples across the rest within minutes. - Interstate 75 (Chrysler Freeway) Primary north-south spine through downtown Detroit to Toledo (south) and Pontiac / Flint (north). - Interstate 94 (Edsel Ford Freeway) East-west expressway connecting the east side of Detroit to Chicago (west) and Port Huron (east). - Interstate 96 Connects downtown Detroit to western suburbs (Dearborn, Livonia) and west Michigan. - M-10 Lodge Freeway Northwest connector from downtown Detroit to Oakland County (Farmington Hills, West Bloomfield). - M-39 Southfield Freeway Southwest suburban connector from I-94 to Dearborn Heights and Southfield. - M-8 Davison Freeway Oldest freeway in the world; short connector through northwest Detroit. ### Commute Patterns & Regional Drives Detroit commuters operate on a regional grid, not a city grid. Here is how long the most-driven trips actually take from Detroit: Ann Arbor, MI 40 mi · ~45 min Toledo, OH 57 mi · ~55 min Lansing, MI 93 mi · ~90 min Cleveland, OH 169 mi · ~170 min Chicago, IL 281 mi · ~270 min Toronto, ON 236 mi · ~230 min ### Freight, Inland Port & Airport Traffic Add **Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) (DTW)** to the picture. It is the region's primary commercial airport, and the drive in from Detroit is a short hop. Transit fills a smaller share of the picture. **Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT)** runs the city's fixed-route bus and microtransit service, with annual ridership in the neighborhood of 30,000,000 trips; basic fare is 2. All figures sourced from state DOT traffic counts, the state Department of Public Safety fact book, the regional ports authority, and the local airport district — refreshed as new annual reports drop. Live conditions, accidents, and lane closures are above; this section explains the system those incidents move through. SCDOT Live Feeds ## SCDOT Traffic Cameras — Wayne Camera thumbnails link directly to 511SC.org — no SCDOT API key required. [View all cameras on 511SC.org →](https://www.511sc.org) [LIVE *HERE*Detroit Traffic Cam SCDOT Live SCDOT Live Traffic — Wayne Area Live camera feeds for the Wayne area are being curated. View all SCDOT cameras on 511SC.org. View on 511SC →](https://www.511sc.org) Official Links ## Real-Time Resources Road Conditions & Closures - [511SC.org](https://www.511sc.org) SC DOT official traffic info portal - [SCDOT Road Conditions](https://www.scdot.org/travel/travel-conditions.aspx) Statewide conditions & alerts - [Wayne Road Department](https://www.detroitcountysc.gov/163/Roads-Bridges) County roads, bridges & maintenance - [SCHP Incident Reports](https://scdps.sc.gov/schp) SC Highway Patrol incident log Emergency & Commute - Dial 911 Emergency — police, fire, EMS - *HP (*47) SCHP Non-Emergency — highway patrol - (864) 596-2038 Detroit PD Traffic Unit - [GSP Airport Traffic](https://www.gspairport.com) Greenville-Detroit International Airport - [Waze Detroit Live Map](https://www.waze.com/live-map) Crowd-sourced real-time traffic routing Latest Updates ## Detroit Traffic News Traffic news and road updates are published here daily. Check back soon or follow us for alerts. Crash & Accident Reports ## Detroit Accidents & Crash Reports Stay informed about crashes, closures, and road safety in Wayne. Accident and crash reports for Wayne will appear here as they are published. Our team monitors SCHP, WSPA, and local sources daily. DUI & Impaired Driving ## Detroit DUI Reports & Checkpoints DUI enforcement updates, checkpoint alerts, and impaired driving data for Wayne DUI reports, arrest data, and checkpoint alerts for Wayne will appear here as they are published. ### Wayne DUI Data - **1,127 monitored DUI cases** in Wayne (MADD Court Monitoring, 2019–2024) - **65% conviction rate** — the highest of all 7 monitored SC counties - **SC is #5 nationally** for drunk driving fatalities — 474 deaths in 2022 - **BAC limit**: 0.08% for drivers 21+, 0.02% for under 21 - **First offense penalties**: $400–$1,000 fine, 48 hours–90 days jail, 6-month license suspension - **Refusing a breathalyzer** results in automatic 6-month license suspension under SC implied consent law ⚠ DUI Checkpoints SC Highway Patrol conducts regular DUI checkpoints throughout Wayne. Checkpoints are legal and must follow strict protocols. [SCHP Info →](https://scdps.sc.gov/schp) 📞 Report a Drunk Driver If you see an impaired driver, call 911 immediately. Note the vehicle description, tag number, and direction of travel. [Call 911](tel:911) 🚗 Sober Ride Options Uber and Lyft operate in the Detroit area. Many local bars and restaurants offer designated driver programs. School Zone Safety ## Detroit School Traffic & Zone Safety School zone speed limits, pickup/dropoff schedules, bus route alerts, and safety tips for Wayne parents and commuters ### School Zone Speed Limits South Carolina law requires drivers to reduce speed to the posted school zone limit during designated hours. Fines are doubled in active school zones. Watch for flashing beacon signals near all Detroit schools. ### Pickup & Dropoff Hours Peak school traffic: **6:30–8:30 AM** and **2:00–4:00 PM** on school days. Allow extra commute time during these hours. Obey no parking and no stopping signs near school entrances. ### School Bus Safety SC law requires all vehicles to stop for school buses with extended stop signs and flashing red lights. Passing a stopped school bus carries fines up to $1,000 and potential license suspension. Children should wait in a safe place away from traffic. ### Back-to-School Alerts Each August, traffic patterns shift across Wayne as 9 school districts resume classes. Watch for new traffic patterns, construction near schools, and increased pedestrian activity at intersections. ### Wayne School Districts By the Numbers ## Detroit Commute Facts Key statistics for Wayne commuters Data: US Census Bureau ACS • SCDOT Traffic Reports Alerts ## Active Construction & Closures Major construction and road closure alerts will be posted here as they are reported. Our team monitors SCDOT and county notices daily to keep Wayne commuters informed. 🚧 SCDOT Press ReleasesJun 18, 2026 • Bridges, Public Involvement[SCDOT seeks public input on proposed bridge maintenance project in Saluda County](https://www.scdot.org/inside/SCDOTPress/scdot-seeks-public-input-on-proposed-bridge-maintenance-project-.html)The South Carolina Department of Transportation requests public comments on proposed repair, rehabilitation, and preservation services for the SC 395 (Kempson Bridge Road) bridge o…Jun 18, 2026 • Traffic Advisories[SCDOT to conduct lane closures for Five Points Safety Project in Richland County](https://www.scdot.org/inside/SCDOTPress/2026/scdot-to-conduct-lane-closures-for-five-points-safety-project-in.html)The South Carolina Department of Transportation will conduct daily lane closures along Harden Street beginning June 22.Jun 17, 2026 • Traffic Engineering[SCDOT to conduct Eastland Avenue intersection improvements in Williamsburg County](https://www.scdot.org/inside/SCDOTPress/2026/scdot-to-conduct-eastland-avenue-intersection-improvements-in-wi.html)The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) will begin an intersection improvement project at Eastland Avenue (S-186) in Williamsburg County on June 22.Jun 17, 2026 • Interstate Highways[SCDOT to conduct Interchange Improvements on SC 160 over Interstate 77 in York County](https://www.scdot.org/inside/SCDOTPress/2026/-scdot-to-conduct-interchange-improvements-on-sc-160-over-inters.html)The South Carolina Department of Transportation will begin an interchange improvement project along SC 160 over Interstate 77 in York County on June 21.Jun 17, 2026 • Bridges[SCDOT to close Parris Bridge Road over Pacolet River in Spartanburg County](https://www.scdot.org/inside/SCDOTPress/2026/-scdot-to-close-parris-bridge-road-over-pacolet-river-in-spartan.html)The South Carolina Department of Transportation will close Parris Bridge Road (S-42-43) over the Pacolet River in Spartanburg County for rehabilitation work beginning June 23.Source: [South Carolina Department of Transportation](https://www.scdot.org/inside/SCDOTPress.html) For real-time closure information, visit 511SC.org — the official SCDOT traffic portal for Michigan. 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