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Macomb flooding mystery solved after crews discover sandbags beneath culvert

Macomb flooding mystery solved after crews discover sandbags beneath culvert

"You can't imagine what we do find in drains," the commissioner of Macomb County's public works said.

December 19, 2025 5:22pm EST
MDOT vehicle jammed I-696 traffic for hours after hitting DTE power pole

MDOT vehicle jammed I-696 traffic for hours after hitting DTE power pole

Hundreds of homes without power and thousands of vehicles stuck in traffic, a transit nightmare unfolded in Metro Detroit Monday. "...we could not pick much of a worse time for that to happen," said an MDOT spokesperson.

September 16, 2025 6:07pm EDT
Part of I-75 in Detroit closed this weekend for bridge work

Part of I-75 in Detroit closed this weekend for bridge work

Drivers beware: Part of I-75 in Detroit will be closed for multiple construction projects this weekend.

September 12, 2025 7:05am EDT
I-375 redesign paused as MDOT reevaluates highway construction

I-375 redesign paused as MDOT reevaluates highway construction

Rising costs, the length of the project's construction, and the public's concern over design elements of what officials had proposed to replace the highway were all contributing reasons.

August 11, 2025 5:06pm EDT
Michigan road projects descend on Metro Detroit following July 4th weekend

Michigan road projects descend on Metro Detroit following July 4th weekend

Michigan's unofficial state flower the orange barrel is already out in force with road construction everywhere. It's about to get worse.

July 7, 2025 4:38pm EDT
Michigan lifts travel restrictions ahead of Memorial Day weekend traffic

Michigan lifts travel restrictions ahead of Memorial Day weekend traffic

Unfortunately, one of the biggest projects in Oakland County will not be available for travel this weekend. Eastbound I-696 will be completely closed for two years.

May 22, 2025 2:34pm EDT
'Toward Zero Deaths' campaign continues in Michigan amid deadly start to year on roadways

'Toward Zero Deaths' campaign continues in Michigan amid deadly start to year on roadways

Michigan State Police posted a grim statistic this week: since last week 14 people have died on Michigan roadways, pushing the total number of fatal traffic crashes over a hundred in 2025.

February 27, 2025 11:53am EST
Telegraph construction at 8 Mile wraps up with new diverging diamond interchange opening

Telegraph construction at 8 Mile wraps up with new diverging diamond interchange opening

Drivers will be greeted by 18 new traffic lights and a diverging diamond interchange when they enter or exit the busy road in Southfield.

November 25, 2024 6:33am EST
Michigan's roads are worse than Ohio's – what are they doing right?

Michigan's roads are worse than Ohio's – what are they doing right?

Why can't Michigan fix the damn roads already? FOX 2 dug for answers.

June 25, 2024 8:03pm EDT
Michigan's distracted driving law leads to fewer crashes, more lives saved

Michigan's distracted driving law leads to fewer crashes, more lives saved

The decline in distracted driving correlates to $151 million in economic losses that were avoided because of fewer crashes.

June 14, 2024 10:53am EDT
Detroit residents urge suspension of I-375 redevelopment project

Detroit residents urge suspension of I-375 redevelopment project

A sizable group of Detroit residents, business owners and other concerned citizens have issues with the proposed redesign of I-375. So much so that they’re asking for a pause on the project to let the group weigh in.

May 15, 2024 8:28pm EDT
Metro Detroit road conditions: How is driving looking?

Metro Detroit road conditions: How is driving looking?

It's a snowy end to the week in Southeast Michigan which finished Friday with another round of precipitation.

March 22, 2024 10:54pm EDT
An I-75 lid? Grant to study building land over downtown Detroit highway

An I-75 lid? Grant to study building land over downtown Detroit highway

In the future, a park could be built over I-75, stitching downtown Detroit and Midtown back together after the highway divided the city decades ago.

March 20, 2024 12:50pm EDT
Proposal to relax rules on hazardous materials over Ambassador Bridge to be discussed at hearing

Proposal to relax rules on hazardous materials over Ambassador Bridge to be discussed at hearing

The owners of the international bridge crossing want fewer restrictions on the kinds of hazardous materials that can be transported over the U.S.-Canada border.

February 20, 2024 2:51pm EST
MDOT launches road usage survey with $10 gift cards for respondents

MDOT launches road usage survey with $10 gift cards for respondents

Michigan is evaluating other ways to pay for its roads. That includes replacing the state gas tax with a road usage charge. Anyone who takes the survey could be eligible for up to $500.

February 5, 2024 1:18pm EST
MDOT to expand passenger rail service between Detroit-Windsor, 2 other corridors with new federal grants

MDOT to expand passenger rail service between Detroit-Windsor, 2 other corridors with new federal grants

Train service is set to be expanded in Michigan, with improvements coming to three corridors used by Amtrak. A separate plan has also been proposed to connect Detroit Metro Airport to the city.

December 7, 2023 9:34pm EST
Second lane closed daily for futuristic I-94 road project between Belleville and Rawsonville

Second lane closed daily for futuristic I-94 road project between Belleville and Rawsonville

Being constructed by mobility company Cavnue, they have pitched the new-age road as the ‘world’s most sophisticated roadway' and will cater to future innovation in the transportation sector.

November 27, 2023 5:29pm EST
I-94 project includes Detroit art installation with music picked by the public

I-94 project includes Detroit art installation with music picked by the public

A survey listing dozens of songs with Detroit connections can be filled out by the public here.

November 21, 2023 11:37am EST
Ambassador Bridge could soon allow more hazardous materials to cross over

Ambassador Bridge could soon allow more hazardous materials to cross over

The company that owns the bridge asked for restrictions be lifted on certain hazardous materials that can cross over the border.

November 16, 2023 6:45am EST
Detroit council members, citizens voice opposition to proposed I-375 boulevard

Detroit council members, citizens voice opposition to proposed I-375 boulevard

Plans for the future of I-375 have been met with discontent and worry from residents who say the proposed boulevard would further divide neighborhoods from downtown.

November 7, 2023 4:56pm EST
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