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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Regional map of the Restore 94 project corridor in Wayne County, showing I‑94 from I‑275 near Romulus to Michigan Avenue (US‑12) near the Ford River Rouge Complex in Dearborn. The project is divided into five color‑coded segments: Segment 1 in red (I‑275 to Middle Belt Road), Segment 2 in blue (Middle Belt Road to Beech Daly Road), Segment 3 in green (Beech Daly Road to Pelham Road), Segment 4 in orange (Pelham Road to Oakwood Boulevard), and Segment 5 in magenta (Greenfield Road to Michigan Avenue). Major roads and communities including Romulus, Wayne, Inkster, Dearborn Heights, Dearborn, Taylor, Allen Park, Melvindale, and Lincoln Park are labeled to show the full project extent.
Map of I‑94 from I‑275 to Middle Belt Road showing the westernmost portion of the Restore 94 project. A red line indicates the construction area along the freeway, including interchanges near I‑275, Wayne Road, and Middle Belt Road. Green bridge icons mark bridge work locations along the corridor. Detroit Metropolitan Airport is shown adjacent to I‑94, with nearby roads such as Wick Road, Goddard Road, and Vining Road providing local context. The map emphasizes roadway rebuilding and interchange improvements in this segment.

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
Map of I‑94 between Middle Belt Road and Beech Daly Road showing planned Restore 94 improvements. The corridor runs east–west, crossing Inkster Road and Ecorse Road. Pink dashed lines indicate a reconfigured interchange at Inkster Road, with new ramp connections and traffic movements. Green bridge icons mark bridge work along I‑94 and over local roads. The map highlights updated interchange geometry and lane shifts within this segment.
Map of I‑94 between Beech Daly Road and Pelham Road showing the construction area for Restore 94. A green line traces the project limits along the freeway corridor. The route crosses major north–south roads including Beech Daly Road, Monroe Boulevard, and Pelham Road, as well as Van Born Road. The map emphasizes the full stretch of roadway being rebuilt, including the interchange at I‑24 (Telegraph Road area), within this segment.

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.
      Map of I‑94 from Pelham Road to Oakwood Boulevard illustrating construction and bridge work for Restore 94. Orange lines show the construction area, including ramps and roadway improvements near the Pelham Road interchange and connections toward Oakwood Boulevard. Green bridge icons identify multiple bridge repair or replacement locations along the segment, including crossings near Van Born Road and M‑39 (Southfield Freeway). The Rouge River and surrounding road network are shown for context.
      Map of I‑94 from Greenfield Road to Michigan Avenue (US‑12) at the Ford River Rouge Complex showing Restore 94 improvements. A magenta line marks the construction area along the freeway corridor. Green bridge icons indicate bridge repair or replacement locations near Schaefer Road and within the interchange area. The map highlights access routes and connections serving the Ford Rouge Plant, including nearby roads such as Miller Road and Rotunda Drive.

      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.