Friday, November 20, 2009

Drivers ignore construction zones

High speeds put Metro Detroit road workers in danger

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. - 11/20/2009

Tom Greenwood

Ease stress of holiday traveling

Fill up your tank a day or two before the holidays to save money.

There are three things you can count on at Thanksgiving: Americans will overeat, airports will be flooded and drivers will crowd freeways. - 11/20/2009

I-75 closing tonight for Nine Mile bridge work

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. - 11/19/2009

Turnaround lane a life changer for Redford Twp. family

A turnaround lane was installed on Mia's street that allows her to board a school bus right outside her house.

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. - 11/19/2009

AAA: Thanksgiving travel to go up, air travel down

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. - 11/18/2009

Crash closes I-94 at Cecil

Detroit -- According to the Michigan Intelligent Transportation System, westbound Interstate 94 is closed at Cecil due to a crash. - 11/18/2009

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

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. - 11/17/2009

AAA Michigan: State gas prices down 9.4 cents

Dearborn -- AAA Michigan says gasoline prices are down 9.4 cents per gallon over the past week to a statewide average of $2.57. - 11/16/2009

MDOT to close part of I-75 at Nine Mile

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. - 11/16/2009

I-94 at Eight Mile open after crash

Grosse Pointe Woods -- The Michigan State Police have reopened Interstate 94 at Eight Mile. - 11/16/2009

Column

Commuting: Tom Greenwood

Tom Greenwood's column looks at commuting from the driver's point of view, keeping Metro Detroiters informed about road construction, gas prices, traffic laws, seat belt use, safety issues and related topics.

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