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7-28-2021 TANKER CRASH UPDATE -
- The July 12 tanker crash and fire resulted in significant damage to the freeway pavement and media barrier wall.
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Starting today, July 28th crews will begin shifting traffic on both Northbound and Southbound lanes of I-75 near Big Beaver Road from the right lanes to the left. Once completed, one lane of traffic will be maintained in each direction as crews work to rebuild the roadway.
- Ramps from 14 Mile Road to Northbound I-75 and the ramp from Crooks Road/Corporate Drive to Southbound I-75 have reopened, however ramps from Rochester Road to Northbound I-75 and Big Beaver to Southbound I-75 remain closed.
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All lanes and ramps are expected to be reopened in six weeks.
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Freeway:
Open Ramps:
Pedestrian Bridges:
You can also use the the interactive map on the MDOT MiDrive site (https://mdotjboss.state.mi.us/MiDrive/map) to see open/closed ramps.
Closures
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Lanes and Ramps:
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Freeway:
Lanes and Ramps:
Service Drive:
Local Roads:
Pedestrian Bridges:
**Note, all work is weather dependent and dates/times are subject to change.
You can also use the the interactive map on the MDOT MiDrive site (https://mdotjboss.state.mi.us/MiDrive/map) to see open/closed ramps.
Nearby Projects
The following projects are not part of the I-75 Modernization project, however are in adjacent areas.
Nearby MDOT Projects:
- I-94 Modernization Project (from east of the I-96/I-94 interchange to east of Conner Avenue)
- Bridge repair on I-75 between M-8 (Davison Freeway) and 7 Mile Road. The project involves repairing 12 bridges. Continuous lane closures on I-75 are required. All work is expected to be completed in November 2021. Contact Detroit TSC at 313-965-6350 with questions.
Nearby Local City and Agency Projects:
- Road Commission for Oakland County
- Gordie Howe International Bridge Project (I-75 between west of Springwells Street to east of Clark Street)
- Innovate Mound (11 Mile Road to M-59)
- Moving Macomb
- City of Royal Oak Road Projects
- City of Madison Heights Road Projects
- City of Hazel Park Road Projects
- City of Troy Road Projects
- Bloomfield Township Road Projects
- City of Auburn Hills Road Projects
Announcements
MDOT and OCP virtual public meeting was held on June 17, 2021 to discuss 12 Mile Road/I-75 interchange in Oakland County. Slides, reference information, and a recording of the presenation are posted in the Segment 3 Resources page.
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Attention residents of the City of Troy and motorists who use the Big Beaver or 14 Mile Road Interchanges:
Big Beaver and 14 Mile Road DDI Updates (4/13/2021)
The Big Beaver Road DDI is progressing as crews have restrictions in place to install the ADA ramps for pedestrians within the interchange. Once complete, the interchange will be safer for all!
The left lane of eastbound and westbound 14 Mile Road will remain closed east of I-75 through mid-summer as crews await equipment arrival to complete the required signal installation and open all lanes.
DDI’s are a safer option for both motorists and pedestrians. To learn more about DDI’s including how to navigate them please visit our Project Highlights - DDI Edition page under “Travel I-75”. Stay up-to-date with information about the project by signing for email blasts or following our social media channels.
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Two lanes reopen on northbound I-75 from I-696 to 12 Mile Road
Fast facts:
- Northbound I-75 now has two lanes open from I-696 to 12 Mile Road in Madison Heights.
- This change restores northbound I-75 to its previous configuration prior to the voids discovered under the pavement last Friday
- Southbound I-75 remains unchanged, with two lanes open through the area.
Contracting crews have reopened a second lane on northbound I-75 near 11 Mile Road in the city of Madison Heights. This change now restores the northbound side of the freeway back to its configuration prior to the voids that were discovered on Friday, July 30.
Currently, both directions of I-75 have two lanes open between 8 Mile and 13 Mile roads as crews continue to rebuild pavement and bridges on the I-75 modernization project in Oakland County.
The northbound I-75 service drive remains closed from 11 Mile Road to Gardenia Avenue. Currently, there is not an estimate on when that section of the service drive will reopen.
The voids appeared when crews were mining for a drainage tunnel under the northbound service drive near 11 1/2 Mile Road. The operation affected the pavement of the northbound lanes and the service drive. This section of northbound I-75 and the service drive will be rebuilt in 2022.
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I-75 at 11 Mile Road Closure Update 8-1-2021
Southbound I-75 single lane closure has been lifted from Big Beaver Road to I-696, resuming the two-lane traffic pattern previously in place. Northbound I-75 from I-696 to 12 Mile Road will remain closed through Wednesday afternoon, August 4th. Motorists can use westbound I-696 to Woodward Avenue to avoid the northbound I-75 closure. Thank you for your continued patience as crews work to repair the roadway.
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I-75 at Big Beaver Road Tanker Fire Update
As crews continue to make progress on the repairs following the tanker fire on July 12th, they will begin shifting traffic from the right lanes to the left. Starting today, July 28th crews will begin shifting traffic on both Northbound and Southbound lanes of I-75 near Big Beaver Road. Once completed, one lane of traffic will be maintained in each direction as crews work to rebuild the roadway. Thank you for your continued patience.
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Talking Michigan Transportation Podcast – Reopening a major freeway after a tanker fire
There are many questions regarding what goes into the reopening of a freeway following a tanker fire. On the recent episode of the “Talking Michigan Transportation” podcast, you can hear more about the coordination efforts involved, process for cleanup, and how MDOT was able to quickly mobilize a crew to begin repairs on I-75 at Big Beaver Road following the fire on July 12th.
Talking Michigan Transportation - Reopening a major freeway after a tanker fire
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11 Mile Demo Time Lapse Video – July 2021
The weekend of July 9-11th, I-75 was closed as crews worked to demolish the 11 Mile Road Bridge. In this time lapse video you can see as crews begin staging for the work on Friday, then remove the concrete and beams, and conduct cleanup before reopening the freeway to traffic on Sunday. Once the roadway was reopened, crews began working on excavating the pier in the median and the service drive slope as they continue to make progress on the removal of the structure.
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8 Mile Road to south of I-696 Flyover Video – June 2021
The Southbound lanes of I-75 between 8 Mile Road and the I-696 Interchange continue to make progress in their reconstruction. In this flyover you can see the freshly cured concrete near the Harry Avenue Pedestrian Bridge, the concrete being laid between the Highland Avenue Pedestrian Bridge and John R Road, as well as the roadway being prepared for concrete placement near 9 Mile Road. In addition, you can see the progress being made on the barrier walls, pedestrian bridges, and the Shevlin Avenue Bridge.