Project Map

What Areas of the I-94 Freeway Will this Project Restore?

  • Restore 94 will repair 12.7 miles of the I-94 freeway from east of I-275 to west of Michigan Avenue
  • Construction is expected to begin in early 2026
  • Project includes Romulus, Taylor, Allen Park, Dearborn Heights, Melvindale, and Dearborn
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Restore 94 Main Map
Segment 1

Segment 1

 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

Segment 2

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
Segment 2
Segment 3

Segment 3

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.

      Segment 4

      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.
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      segment 5

      Segment 5

      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.