For the upcoming Labor Day weekend, Governor Gretchen Whitmer has announced that the Michigan Department of Transportation or MDOT, is moving orange barrels to the side of the road and removing lane restrictions on 60 percent of its road and bridge projects statewide to ease traffic delays for holiday travelers.
Governor Whitmer says quote, “During this busy travel week, we’re moving construction barrels and lifting traffic restrictions wherever we can so you can get where you need to go safely and smoothly.” End quote.
The governor’s office says starting at 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30, and continuing until 6 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3, 96 out of 161 projects statewide will have lane restrictions removed. While motorists will see suspended operations in most MDOT work zones for the weekend, drivers are advised that equipment and certain traffic configurations may remain in place, like temporary shifts or shoulder closures.
Travelers are also reminded that for safety and security, the Mackinac Bridge will be closed to public traffic on Labor Day from 6:30 a.m. to noon during the Annual Bridge Walk.
In her news release the Governor also advises that come Tuesday, road construction will resume.
