Project Details

The project will improve the road, extend its life and enhance traffic flow.

I-94 from Wayne Road to Middle Belt Road improvements:

Reconstructed roadway and improved drainage
Partially reconstructed Wayne Road eastern ramps
Two rehabilitated bridges
Reconstructed ramps at Vining, Merriman Road and Middle Belt roads
Extended auxiliary lanes ⓘAuxiliary lanes are extra lanes that connect the entrance and exit ramps of interchanges on a highway. They are designed to help drivers merge onto and off the highway more safely and smoothly. to alleviate traffic congestion
Intelligent transportation system (ITS) upgrades ⓘMDOT uses ITS on the freeway primarily for keeping tabs on traffic conditions with cameras and for posting to the digital message signs.
Lighting improvements/replacements

I-94 from Middle Belt Road to Beech Daly Road improvements:

Reconstructed and realigned roadway and improved drainage
A new traditional interchange with signalized ramps at Ecorse Road
Reconstructed Ecorse Road within the interchange with new turn lanes
New eastbound and westbound I-94 bridges over Inkster and Ecorse roads
Replaced and widened eastbound I-94 bridge over Beech Daly Road
Intelligent transportation system (ITS) upgrades ⓘMDOT uses ITS on the freeway primarily for keeping tabs on traffic conditions with cameras and for posting to the digital message signs.
Lighting improvements/replacements

I-94 from Beech Daly Road to Pelham Road improvements:

Concrete repairs or patching of the roadway and US-24 ramps
Median cable barriers ⓘMedian cable barriers separate opposing traffic and significantly reduce cross-median crashes.

I-94 from Pelham Road to Oakwood Boulevard improvements:

Reconstructed pavement and improved drainage
Reconstructed or repaired I-94/M-39 connecting ramps
Reconstructed or repaired Pelham Road and Van Born Road/ramps and improved drainage
Reconstructed Oakwood Boulevard ramps (three) and improved drainage
Rehabilitated bridges (17) and interchanged ramps along I-94/M-39
Intelligent transportation system (ITS) upgrades ⓘMDOT uses ITS on the freeway primarily for keeping tabs on traffic conditions with cameras and for posting to the digital message signs.

I-94/Schaefer Road Interchange (Ford Rouge Plant Gate 10 Entrance) improvements:

Replaced and widened bridge at the I-94/Schaefer Road Interchange (Ford Rouge Plant Gate 10 exit)
Reconstructed and widened I-94 roadway on both sides of the bridge
Repairs to adjacent railroad bridges (2)
Intelligent transportation system (ITS) upgrades ⓘMDOT uses ITS on the freeway primarily for keeping tabs on traffic conditions with cameras and for posting to the digital message signs.