LANSING, MI (WTVB) – The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) says it’s continuing its tradition of easing travel through construction zones during holiday weekends.
For the Independence Day weekend, where possible, lane closures are pulled back and workers on state projects are getting the weekend off.
That means drivers can expect fewer traffic jams and increased speeds through construction areas. Instead of the typical 45 miles per hour when workers are present, motorists can drive at 60 miles per hour during the suspension period, that will last through Monday, July 7 at 7:00 a.m.
MDOT says 110 out of the ongoing 179 projects statewide will have lane restrictions lifted. However drivers are reminded that some work zones will still have equipment on site and some traffic reconfigurations will remain in place such as lane shifts and shoulder closures.
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