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High speeds put Metro Detroit road workers in danger

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:57:00 EST

Thousands of Metro Detroit motorists driving through construction zones are reaching speeds on average of more than 20 mph above posted limits, endangering workers and themselves.

Tom Greenwood: Ease stress of holiday traveling

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

There are three things you can count on at Thanksgiving: Americans will overeat, airports will be flooded and drivers will crowd freeways.

Turnaround lane a life changer for Redford Twp. family

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:02:00 EST

Redford Township -- Things have really turned around for 5-year-old Mia Zerial, thanks to a cooperative effort between Wayne County, Redford Township and the South Redford School District.

I-75 closing tonight for Nine Mile bridge work

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:34:00 EST

Hazel Park -- The Michigan Department of Transportation has announced it will close both north and southbound Interstate 75, at Nine Mile, from 9 tonight until 5 a.m. Friday.

AAA: Thanksgiving travel to go up, air travel down

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:02:00 EST

Washington -- A leading auto organization is projecting a 1.4 percent increase in Thanksgiving travel this year, although fewer people will travel by air due to budget concerns, reduced airline capacity and added charges.

Crash closes I-94 at Cecil

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:02:00 EST

Detroit -- According to the Michigan Intelligent Transportation System, westbound Interstate 94 is closed at Cecil due to a crash.

Police continue investigating I-94 crash in St. Clair Shores

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:42:00 EST

St. Clair Shores -- The Michigan State Police are continuing an investigation this morning into a fiery crash that left a 31-year-old man in critical condition.

AAA Michigan: State gas prices down 9.4 cents

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:07:00 EST

Dearborn -- AAA Michigan says gasoline prices are down 9.4 cents per gallon over the past week to a statewide average of $2.57.

I-94 at Eight Mile open after crash

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:52:00 EST

Grosse Pointe Woods -- The Michigan State Police have reopened Interstate 94 at Eight Mile.

MDOT to close part of I-75 at Nine Mile

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:27:00 EST

Hazel Park -- The Michigan Department of Transportation has announced it will close southbound Interstate 75 at Nine Mile on Tuesday and Wednesday night as part of the ongoing bridge reconstruction project.