News Releases
Tuesday, June 23Â , 2026
Restore 94 Advisory – Ford Gate 10 Ramp CLOSING to WB 94 for 2 years
The Restore94 project will begin working near Ford Motor Company’s Rouge Gate 10 this Sunday which requires the closure of the plant’s outbound exit onto WB I-94. Work is expected to last for approximately two years. All other entrance/exit ramps remain open, at this time, between I-94 and Gate 10.
Wednesday, June 17Â , 2026
Restore 94 Advisory Near Airport
The Restore94 project continues with overnight and weekend work impacting westbound I-94 near Detroit Metro Airport, including ramp closures, service drive restrictions, and intermittent freeway shutdowns.
Overnight closures midweek will affect access at Merriman and Middlebelt, followed by weekend lane reductions to one lane between Rotunda and Wayne Road and additional ramp closures. Drivers should also expect brief 15-minute intermittent closures Friday night for overhead sign removal.
Motorists—especially those traveling to the airport—should plan ahead and expect delays.
Friday, June 12Â , 2026
Restore 94 Airport Advisory
The Restore94 project continues with overnight and weekend work impacting westbound I-94 near Detroit Metro Airport, including ramp closures, service drive restrictions, and intermittent freeway shutdowns.
Overnight closures midweek will affect access at Merriman and Middlebelt, followed by weekend lane reductions to one lane between Rotunda and Wayne Road and additional ramp closures. Drivers should also expect brief 15-minute intermittent closures Friday night for overhead sign removal.
Motorists—especially those traveling to the airport—should plan ahead and expect delays.
Thursday, June 11Â , 2026
Restore 94 Weekend Work Advisory
The Restore94 project continues this weekend with lane restrictions and ramp closures along westbound I-94 between Oakwood Boulevard and Wayne Road.
Beginning Friday night, traffic will be reduced to one lane, with additional ramp closures at Pelham Road/M-39 and southbound Oakwood Boulevard. Ongoing long-term closures at the I-94/M-39 interchange remain in effect as bridge reconstruction work continues through 2027.
Drivers should plan ahead, expect delays, and follow posted detours.
Thursday, June 4Â , 2026
Restore 94 Closures Advisory
The Restore94 project brings major weekend closures and new long-term ramp shutdowns starting Monday, impacting I-94 and the M-39/Southfield interchange.
This weekend includes lane reductions, ramp closures, and brief traffic stoppages near Metro Airport. Beginning June 8, long-term ramp closures and traffic shifts at I-94 and M-39 will last into 2027, with detours and increased congestion expected.
Drivers should plan ahead and expect delays.
Thursday, May 28Â , 2026
Restore 94 Closures Advisory
Pavement repair work on westbound I-94 will bring significant lane reductions this weekend, with only one lane open between Oakwood Boulevard and Wayne Road.
The closure begins Friday night and continues through early Monday morning, and drivers should expect delays while traveling through the construction zone. Motorists are urged to plan ahead, allow extra time, and use caution in the area.
Tuesday, May 26Â , 2026
Restore 94 Closures Advisory
Utility work near Metro Airport will require intermittent full closures of I-94 this weekend as crews install overhead cables. On Saturday and Sunday mornings, both eastbound and westbound I-94 between Middlebelt and Inkster roads will experience multiple closures lasting up to 15 minutes at a time. These temporary shutdowns are expected to impact traffic heading to and from Detroit Metropolitan Airport.
Drivers should plan ahead, anticipate delays during the closure windows, and use caution when traveling through the area.
Thursday, May 14Â , 2026
Restore 94 Update Advisory
The Restore94 project continues with multiple lane closures, ramp shutdowns, and traffic shifts impacting I-94, M-39/Southfield Road, and surrounding roadways through the weekend and into early summer.
This weekend, westbound I-94 between Oakwood Boulevard and US-24/Telegraph will be reduced to one lane, while additional ramp closures and detours begin Monday. Ongoing work also includes lane restrictions on I-94 service drives, closures along Wayne Road, and ramp shutdowns affecting connections to M-39 and Van Born Road.
Drivers should expect delays, follow posted detours, and allow extra time when traveling through the corridor.
Wednesday, May 6Â , 2026
Restore 94 Update Advisory
DEARBORN, Mich. – The Restore94 project has crews working on I-94 and M-39/Southfield. Plus, utility crews will be closing 94 this Sat and Sun for :15 min periods. And crews will be blocking a lane on EB/WB I-94 from I-275 to US-12/Michigan Avenue to build up the shoulders of I-94 to handle future traffic once traffic is shifted to begin the reconstruction in late July.
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Ramp work begins at I-94/M-39 (Southfield Freeway) interchange with closures
DEARBORN, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Transportation’s (MDOT) Restore94 project to repair and rebuild I-94 between I-275 and US-12 (Michigan Avenue) at the Dearborn/Detroit border will resume with work beginning at the
I-94/M-39 (Southfield Freeway) interchange in early March and continuing throughout the 2026 construction season.
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Restore 94 at M-39 Advisory
DEARBORN, Mich. – The Restore94 project continues this weekend with ramp and service drive closures that will impact access to Detroit Metro Airport, along with lane restrictions on westbound I-94.
Beginning Friday night, ramps and the westbound I-94 service drive at Middlebelt and Merriman will close for asphalt repairs, while westbound I-94 will be reduced to one lane between Oakwood Boulevard and Wayne Road. Additional ramp closures along the corridor will also affect traffic flow.
Drivers heading to the airport should plan ahead, use alternate routes, and expect delays.