The Alliance for Automotive Innovation told Washington to ditch the 18.4¢ federal gas tax and adopt a weight‑based vehicle fee collected like registration. The plan would guarantee every vehicle pays for road upkeep but faces equity and political hurdles.

State, local and Ontario police will stage midday distracted-driving enforcement Wednesday along I-94, spanning more than 500 miles and dozens of troopers.

At a March 19 meeting, Macomb County advanced MDOT‑funded signal upgrades, accepted a $1M FEMA mitigation award and used opioid‑settlement funds to add clinical hires for intake screening.

IIHS tightened its 2026 safety rules and Detroit's Big Three missed out: only a few rivals — including Tesla and Toyota — picked up pickup honors this year.

MDOT says the southbound I-75 ramp to westbound I-696 will close in early April for the Restore the Reuther project, triggering detours and delays through early summer.

Detroit will add 312 speed humps to residential blocks this year; residents have until April 24 to opt out.

Toyota has recalled 144,200 Lexus vehicles because backup‑camera software can go blank or freeze; dealers will update software or replace cameras free of charge. Check your VIN and book a dealer appointment if your Lexus is listed.

Neighbors in Clinton Township are opposing a plan to run overhead transmission lines along 19 Mile Road to power Henry Ford Macomb Hospital’s expansion. ITC will hold public open houses Tuesday–Thursday where residents can review maps and ask questions.

The Elmhurst exit from southbound M‑10 is being permanently removed this spring; right‑lane and Glendale ramp closures will affect southbound traffic into early June.

Construction begins Monday on the Allen Road grade separation in Woodhaven, closing the road between Van Horn and West Road and triggering detours and lane shifts. County officials say the work will end lengthy train blockages once complete.

Warren approved $4 million in emergency funds to patch a leaking pipe at its aging wastewater plant after crews worked around the clock to stop flooding that threatened backups. Officials call the repair temporary and warn larger upgrades may be needed.

A Delta flight to Amsterdam turned back to DTW after smoke was reported on board; passengers were evacuated and there were no injuries.

MDOT is testing flashing "wrong‑way" detectors on Detroit ramps after a US‑131 pilot that officials say cut wrong‑way entries and crashes.