This Labor Day weekend the Michigan Department of Transportation (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.
"Labor Day weekend is reminder that it’s time to soak up the last few weeks of our Pure Michigan summer sunshine," said Governor Whitmer. Drive safe!”
Beginning 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. For more information, visit the Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) website at www.MackinacBridge.org/Walk
