(WWJ) There's a lot of construction work happening on I-75 and I-94, as orange barrel season really gets rolling in metro Detroit.
First on the list: Big changes today for drivers on I-75 in Oakland County, where a traffic shift is now in place.
NOW IN EFFECT (Wednesday afternoon):
- Northbound I-75 traffic has flipped over to the southbound lanes in Oakland County as part of the major rebuild of I-75 from 13 Mile to Coolidge. Two lanes will be open in each direction, with a temporary concrete barrier in place to separate traffic.
- I-75 northbound entrance ramps from 14 Mile, Rochester Rd., and Big Beaver Rd. are closed
- I-75 northbound exit to Big Beaver Rd. westbound is closed
- Big Beaver Rd. and Rochester Rd. ramps to I-75 southbound are closed
- I-75 southbound exit to 14 Mile Rd. eastbound is closed.
This configuration is expected to remain in place through mid-November, when the northbound side reconstruction is complete.
THIS WEEKEND: I-94 will be completely closed, both eastbound and westbound, between I-75 and Conner for demolition of the French Rd and Concord St. overpasses. Scheduled for 9 p.m. Friday through 5 a.m. Monday. (Ramp closure details here)
LOOKING AHEAD: MDOT says work on I-94 this season will extend from Detroit's east side all the way to I-275; including total closures, lane reductions and other work that will hamper travel to downtown Detroit and to Detroit Metro Airport. "It's going to be a mess this year," MDOT's Diane Cross said, asking drivers to try to be patient. (More on this)
As always, keep your radio tuned to WWJ Newsradio 950 for construction updates during traffic and weather, every 10 minutes on the 8s. <
