Posted by Scott Bolthouse | The Huron Hub| June 12, 2020

Drivers should expect occasional lane closures on I-94 between I-275 and Huron Street in Ypsilanti through fall.

MDOT says it is investing $7 million to repair 9.5 miles of I-94 from just east of Huron Street in Washtenaw County to just east of I-275 in Wayne County.

The work includes pavement repairs on the freeway and ramps, joint repairs and resealing, drainage clean-out, diamond grinding, and replacing the truck weigh scale at the Belleville Rest Area.

The work will being Thursday, June 18 at 8 p.m.

TRAFFIC DETAILS:

Eastbound and westbound I-94 will remain open with lane closures varying during days, nights and weekends.

All lanes will remain open during morning and afternoon drive times.

Single-lane closures may occur on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Up to two lanes may be closed during weeknight work from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Weekend work will occur from 8 p.m. Friday through 5 a.m. Monday, with one lane open.

MDOT says the road construction project is essential. Transportation workers in the field follow Centers for Disease Control guidelines to limit their risk of getting sick.