The Blue Water Bridge plaza expansion project in Port Huron is nearing completion of its first phase, with road work expected to end soon, while noise wall construction will continue into the winter.

Waymo launches autonomous vehicle familiarization drives in Detroit with plans for future fully autonomous operations.

The Blue Water Bridge toll will rise to $5 for cars from Dec. 1, with proportional increases for other vehicles, to fund bridge improvements. Frequent users can receive a discount through the EDGE Pass program.

Crews in Troy are working on a gas main break caused by construction, with lane closures on John R. Road. Repair work continues, and authorities advise planning for delays. No evacuation or injuries have been reported.

MDOT will close one lane of westbound I-94 at the Airport Road bridge and the westbound ramps at the US-127/I-94 interchange for pavement repairs on October 27, creating potential delays for Jackson commuters.

The Oakland County Sheriff's Office is launching "Operation Ghost Rider" to combat distracted driving along the M-59 corridor, using marked and unmarked vehicles to catch offenders.

Macomb County lays out a road improvement plan with $73 million in 2025 and $88 million for 2026 to enhance safety and infrastructure, with over 1,700 miles of road and 200 bridges to be addressed.

Atwater Street in Detroit will close for utility upgrades until June 2026, affecting traffic but allowing Riverwalk access and aiming to prevent flooding and improve water quality.

MDOT announces the seasonal closure of several Michigan roadside parks for winter with some remaining open longer. A detailed closure schedule is available on MDOT's website.

The Michigan Department of Transportation announced a two-day detour on Oct. 20-21 for M-72 traffic in Traverse City due to roundabout construction, with local access maintained.

Michigan Central Station is to become a central transportation hub in Detroit by 2029, linking the city to Windsor and Toronto with Amtrak service, as part of a wider transportation infrastructure upgrade.

I-94 in St. Clair County will be closed for DTE Energy utility work on October 19 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., with detours set via Wadhams Road and Gratiot Avenue.

Michigan's FY26 budget, backed by a bipartisan effort and Governor Whitmer, commits nearly $2 billion annually to road improvements, aiming to revitalize travel, support local jobs, and boost the economy.