Question 1

What are the project boundaries?

Accepted Answer

The project area is I-94 from Masonic Boulevard to North River Road. The project is 5.4 miles long.

Question 2

What is the project schedule?

Accepted Answer

Work begins on April 27, 2026 and is expected to finish by October 25, 2026.

Question 3

What traffic impacts can motorists expect?

Accepted Answer

Drivers can expect weekend full closures of I-94 between M-3 (Gratiot Avenue) and Metro Parkway for up to five weekends per direction. At least one direction of I-94 will always be open.

Drivers will also see double-lane closures on I-94 between Metro Parkway and North River Road for resurfacing, up to three weekends per direction.

Intermittent single-lane closures will also be in place throughout the entire project limits for concrete work.

Question 4

How will traffic be detoured during full closures?

Accepted Answer

Eastbound I-94
·         Take Exit 231 to M-3 (Gratiot Avenue).
·         Continue north on M-3 (Gratiot Avenue).
·         Turn right onto eastbound Metro Parkway.
·         Re-enter eastbound I-94 using the Metro Parkway entrance ramp.

Westbound I-94
·         Take Exit 236 to Metropolitan Parkway.
·         Turn right onto westbound Metro Parkway.
·         Turn right onto northbound M-3 (Gratiot Avenue).
·         Use the first turnaround to go south onto M-3 (Gratiot Avenue).
·         Re-enter westbound I-94 using the Gratiot Connector entrance ramp.

Question 5

Will there be any work on ramps?

Accepted Answer

The following ramps will be resurfaced during this project:
·         Eastbound I-94 exit ramp to southbound Harper Road
·         Eastbound I-94 exit ramp to northbound Harper Road
·         Harper Road entrance ramp to eastbound I-94
·         Shook Road entrance to eastbound I-94
·         Eastbound I-94 exit ramp to Metro Parkway
·         Eastbound Metro Parkway to eastbound I-94
·         Westbound Metro Parkway to eastbound I-94
·         Westbound I-94 exit ramp to Metro Parkway
·         Westbound Metro Parkway entrance ramp to westbound I-94
·         Eastbound Metro Parkway entrance ramp to westbound I-94
·         Westbound I-94 exit ramp to Shook Road
·         Westbound I-94 exit ramp to northbound Harper Road
·         Westbound I-94 exit ramp to southbound Harper Road
·         Harper Road entrance ramp to westbound I-94

Ramps will be closed for up to 3 days to resurface the pavement.

Question 6

Will there be any noise during the road resurfacing project?

Accepted Answer

There will be limited noise disruptions during this project. The majority of the work will occur during the day, but for safety reasons, some work will be required to be completed at night. The project will minimize the noise as best as possible.

Question 7

Why is a road resurfacing project necessary?

Accepted Answer

Milling the old asphalt pavement and replacing it with a new asphalt surface is an economical way to extend the life of the roadway and improve ride quality.

Question 8

Will the dimensions/locations/lanes of the road be changed?

Accepted Answer

No, the dimensions, location, and number of lanes that exist within the project will remain the same.

Question 9

How much does this project cost?

Accepted Answer

The overall project cost is projected to be just over $12 million.

Question 10

How can I report any issues or concerns while the project is underway?

Accepted Answer

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the project, please contact the Macomb TSC at 586-421-3920 or at MDOT-MovingMacomb@michigan.gov

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