--- title: "Detroit MI Traffic" url: https://www.heredetroit.com/traffic-detroit-mi/ date: 2026-06-18T20:59:26-04:00 modified: 2026-06-18T21:12:04-04:00 author: "" site: "HERE Detroit" attribution: "HERE Detroit" --- # Detroit MI Traffic *Source: [HERE Detroit](https://www.heredetroit.com/traffic-detroit-mi/) — June 18, 2026 by * Public Safety # Detroit Traffic & Road Conditions Live cameras, road conditions, accident reports, and construction alerts for Wayne [MDOT Cameras](#ht-cameras) [Accidents](#ht-accidents) [DUI Reports](#ht-dui) [School Zones](#ht-school) [Report an Issue](/contact/) [MAACO Sponsored · Paint & Body Since 1972 Detroit's bumpers take a beating. Uncle Maaco puts them back together — America's #1 Bodyshop. 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Together these routes carry essentially every commercial truck, commuter car, and out-of-state visitor that touches Detroit in a given day — which is why a single closure or rolling backup on any one of them ripples across the rest within minutes. - Interstate 75 (Chrysler Freeway) Primary north-south spine through downtown Detroit to Toledo (south) and Pontiac / Flint (north). - Interstate 94 (Edsel Ford Freeway) East-west expressway connecting the east side of Detroit to Chicago (west) and Port Huron (east). - Interstate 96 Connects downtown Detroit to western suburbs (Dearborn, Livonia) and west Michigan. - M-10 Lodge Freeway Northwest connector from downtown Detroit to Oakland County (Farmington Hills, West Bloomfield). - M-39 Southfield Freeway Southwest suburban connector from I-94 to Dearborn Heights and Southfield. - M-8 Davison Freeway Oldest freeway in the world; short connector through northwest Detroit. ### Commute Patterns & Regional Drives Detroit commuters operate on a regional grid, not a city grid. Here is how long the most-driven trips actually take from Detroit: Ann Arbor, MI 40 mi · ~45 min Toledo, OH 57 mi · ~55 min Lansing, MI 93 mi · ~90 min Cleveland, OH 169 mi · ~170 min Chicago, IL 281 mi · ~270 min Toronto, ON 236 mi · ~230 min ### Freight, Inland Port & Airport Traffic Add **Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) (DTW)** to the picture. It is the region's primary commercial airport, and the drive in from Detroit is a short hop. Transit fills a smaller share of the picture. **Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT)** runs the city's fixed-route bus and microtransit service, with annual ridership in the neighborhood of 30,000,000 trips; basic fare is 2. All figures sourced from state DOT traffic counts, the state Department of Public Safety fact book, the regional ports authority, and the local airport district — refreshed as new annual reports drop. Live conditions, accidents, and lane closures are above; this section explains the system those incidents move through. MDOT Live Feeds ## MDOT Traffic Cameras — Wayne Camera thumbnails link directly to Mi Drive — no MDOT API key required. [View all cameras on Mi Drive →](https://mdotjboss.state.mi.us/MiDrive/map) [LIVE *HERE*Detroit Traffic Cam MDOT Mi MDOT Mi Drive — Wayne Area Live MDOT traffic cameras, construction and road conditions on Mi Drive. View on Mi Drive →](https://mdotjboss.state.mi.us/MiDrive/map) Official Links ## Real-Time Resources Road Conditions & Closures - [Mi Drive](https://mdotjboss.state.mi.us/MiDrive/map) MDOT official traffic info portal - [MDOT Road Conditions](https://www.michigan.gov/mdot) Statewide conditions & alerts - [MSP Incident Reports](https://www.michigan.gov/msp) Michigan State Police incident log Emergency & Commute - Dial 911 Emergency — police, fire, EMS - [Waze Detroit Live Map](https://www.waze.com/live-map) Crowd-sourced real-time traffic routing Latest Updates ## Detroit Traffic News ![I-75 and I-96 Weekend Closures Snarl Drives in Detroit](https://www.heredetroit.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/i-75-i-96-weekend-closures-detroit-detours-300x225.jpg) Nov 7, 2026 [I-75 and I-96 Weekend Closures Snarl Drives in Detroit](https://www.heredetroit.com/2026/11/07/i-75-i-96-weekend-closures-detroit-detours/) DETROIT, Mich. — Two of Detroit’s busiest freeways are shut down in sections this weekend while state road crews repave and patch pavement, and drivers heading downtown should plan on detours through Monday morning. Northbound I-75 is blocked from the Lodge Freeway up to I-375. Going the other way, southbound I-75 is shut from I-375 ![Dearborn Heights Teen Dies After Crash Near Monroe and Beech](https://www.heredetroit.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/dearborn-heights-teen-dies-monroe-beech-crash-300x225.jpg) Nov 6, 2026 [Dearborn Heights Teen Dies After Crash Near Monroe and Beech](https://www.heredetroit.com/2026/11/06/dearborn-heights-teen-dies-monroe-beech-crash/) DEARBORN, Mich. — A Dearborn Heights teen is dead after a one-car wreck at the Monroe and Beech intersection area, authorities confirmed. Dearborn Police found the scene while already on patrol. The young driver left the roadway and hit a tree. People nearby said the car had been going fast. Dearborn Fire and Rescue carried ![Driver Dies in Fiery Three-Vehicle I-96 Crash in Redford Township](https://www.heredetroit.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/driver-dies-fiery-i96-crash-telegraph-redford-township-300x225.jpg) Nov 5, 2026 [Driver Dies in Fiery Three-Vehicle I-96 Crash in Redford Township](https://www.heredetroit.com/2026/11/05/driver-dies-fiery-i96-crash-telegraph-redford-township/) REDFORD TOWNSHIP, Mich. — A driver is dead after a car moving at high speed plowed into the back of a slow pickup on eastbound Interstate 96 in Redford Township, Michigan, on Tuesday afternoon and then burst into flames. Redford Township police were sent to the crash at 2:47 p.m. on Nov. 3. It happened ![I-94 Traffic Shift Stays Through Winter as Detroit Work Continues](https://www.heredetroit.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/i-94-traffic-shift-stays-through-winter-detroit-area-300x225.jpg) Nov 4, 2026 [I-94 Traffic Shift Stays Through Winter as Detroit Work Continues](https://www.heredetroit.com/2026/11/04/i-94-traffic-shift-stays-through-winter-detroit-area/) DETROIT, Mich. — Drivers who use I-94 west of Detroit should not expect the construction zone to clear out this winter. The shift that moved traffic onto the westbound side between Wayne Road and Oakwood Boulevard is set to stay until late summer 2027. Once that phase ends, traffic will cross to the eastbound side ![Michigan Marks Crash Responder Safety Week With Move](https://www.heredetroit.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/heredetroit-herelansing-3165-300x225.jpg) Nov 3, 2026 [Michigan Marks Crash Responder Safety Week With Move](https://www.heredetroit.com/2026/11/03/michigan-crash-responder-safety-week-move-over-law/) LANSING, Mich. — Drivers who come up on flashing lights along a Michigan road this week are getting a pointed reminder from the state: slow down and get over. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has proclaimed Nov. 2-6 as Crash Responder Safety Week, aimed at protecting the police, firefighters, medics, tow operators and road crews who work ![Three Women Killed in Lodge Freeway Crash in Detroit](https://www.heredetroit.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/three-women-killed-lodge-freeway-crash-detroit-300x225.jpg) Nov 2, 2026 [Three Women Killed in Lodge Freeway Crash in Detroit](https://www.heredetroit.com/2026/11/02/three-women-killed-lodge-freeway-crash-detroit/) DETROIT, Mich. — Three women from Detroit were killed early Sunday when their car ran off the southbound Lodge Freeway, also known as M-10, near Wyoming Avenue and slammed into a concrete barrier, Michigan State Police said. Troopers were sent to the scene at about 2 a.m. on Nov. 1. Investigators said the driver did Crash & Accident Reports ## Detroit Accidents & Crash Reports Stay informed about crashes, closures, and road safety in Wayne. ![I-75 and I-96 Weekend Closures Snarl Drives in Detroit](https://www.heredetroit.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/i-75-i-96-weekend-closures-detroit-detours-300x225.jpg) Nov 7, 2026 [I-75 and I-96 Weekend Closures Snarl Drives in Detroit](https://www.heredetroit.com/2026/11/07/i-75-i-96-weekend-closures-detroit-detours/) DETROIT, Mich. — Two of Detroit’s busiest freeways are shut down in sections this weekend while state road crews repave and patch pavement, and drivers heading downtown should plan on detours through Monday morning. Northbound I-75 is blocked from the Lodge Freeway up to I-375. Going the other way, southbound I-75 is shut from I-375 ![Dearborn Heights Teen Dies After Crash Near Monroe and Beech](https://www.heredetroit.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/dearborn-heights-teen-dies-monroe-beech-crash-300x225.jpg) Nov 6, 2026 [Dearborn Heights Teen Dies After Crash Near Monroe and Beech](https://www.heredetroit.com/2026/11/06/dearborn-heights-teen-dies-monroe-beech-crash/) DEARBORN, Mich. — A Dearborn Heights teen is dead after a one-car wreck at the Monroe and Beech intersection area, authorities confirmed. Dearborn Police found the scene while already on patrol. The young driver left the roadway and hit a tree. People nearby said the car had been going fast. Dearborn Fire and Rescue carried ![Driver Dies in Fiery Three-Vehicle I-96 Crash in Redford Township](https://www.heredetroit.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/driver-dies-fiery-i96-crash-telegraph-redford-township-300x225.jpg) Nov 5, 2026 [Driver Dies in Fiery Three-Vehicle I-96 Crash in Redford Township](https://www.heredetroit.com/2026/11/05/driver-dies-fiery-i96-crash-telegraph-redford-township/) REDFORD TOWNSHIP, Mich. — A driver is dead after a car moving at high speed plowed into the back of a slow pickup on eastbound Interstate 96 in Redford Township, Michigan, on Tuesday afternoon and then burst into flames. Redford Township police were sent to the crash at 2:47 p.m. on Nov. 3. It happened ![I-94 Traffic Shift Stays Through Winter as Detroit Work Continues](https://www.heredetroit.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/i-94-traffic-shift-stays-through-winter-detroit-area-300x225.jpg) Nov 4, 2026 [I-94 Traffic Shift Stays Through Winter as Detroit Work Continues](https://www.heredetroit.com/2026/11/04/i-94-traffic-shift-stays-through-winter-detroit-area/) DETROIT, Mich. — Drivers who use I-94 west of Detroit should not expect the construction zone to clear out this winter. The shift that moved traffic onto the westbound side between Wayne Road and Oakwood Boulevard is set to stay until late summer 2027. Once that phase ends, traffic will cross to the eastbound side ![Michigan Marks Crash Responder Safety Week With Move](https://www.heredetroit.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/heredetroit-herelansing-3165-300x225.jpg) Nov 3, 2026 [Michigan Marks Crash Responder Safety Week With Move](https://www.heredetroit.com/2026/11/03/michigan-crash-responder-safety-week-move-over-law/) LANSING, Mich. — Drivers who come up on flashing lights along a Michigan road this week are getting a pointed reminder from the state: slow down and get over. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has proclaimed Nov. 2-6 as Crash Responder Safety Week, aimed at protecting the police, firefighters, medics, tow operators and road crews who work ![Three Women Killed in Lodge Freeway Crash in Detroit](https://www.heredetroit.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/three-women-killed-lodge-freeway-crash-detroit-300x225.jpg) Nov 2, 2026 [Three Women Killed in Lodge Freeway Crash in Detroit](https://www.heredetroit.com/2026/11/02/three-women-killed-lodge-freeway-crash-detroit/) DETROIT, Mich. — Three women from Detroit were killed early Sunday when their car ran off the southbound Lodge Freeway, also known as M-10, near Wyoming Avenue and slammed into a concrete barrier, Michigan State Police said. Troopers were sent to the scene at about 2 a.m. on Nov. 1. Investigators said the driver did DUI & Impaired Driving ## Detroit DUI Reports & Checkpoints DUI enforcement updates, checkpoint alerts, and impaired driving data for Wayne ![I-75 and I-96 Weekend Closures Snarl Drives in Detroit](https://www.heredetroit.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/i-75-i-96-weekend-closures-detroit-detours-300x225.jpg) Nov 7, 2026 [I-75 and I-96 Weekend Closures Snarl Drives in Detroit](https://www.heredetroit.com/2026/11/07/i-75-i-96-weekend-closures-detroit-detours/) DETROIT, Mich. — Two of Detroit’s busiest freeways are shut down in sections this weekend while state road crews repave and patch pavement, and drivers heading downtown should plan on detours through Monday morning. Northbound I-75 is blocked from the Lodge Freeway up to I-375. Going the other way, southbound I-75 is shut from I-375 ![Dearborn Heights Teen Dies After Crash Near Monroe and Beech](https://www.heredetroit.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/dearborn-heights-teen-dies-monroe-beech-crash-300x225.jpg) Nov 6, 2026 [Dearborn Heights Teen Dies After Crash Near Monroe and Beech](https://www.heredetroit.com/2026/11/06/dearborn-heights-teen-dies-monroe-beech-crash/) DEARBORN, Mich. — A Dearborn Heights teen is dead after a one-car wreck at the Monroe and Beech intersection area, authorities confirmed. Dearborn Police found the scene while already on patrol. The young driver left the roadway and hit a tree. People nearby said the car had been going fast. Dearborn Fire and Rescue carried ![Driver Dies in Fiery Three-Vehicle I-96 Crash in Redford Township](https://www.heredetroit.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/driver-dies-fiery-i96-crash-telegraph-redford-township-300x225.jpg) Nov 5, 2026 [Driver Dies in Fiery Three-Vehicle I-96 Crash in Redford Township](https://www.heredetroit.com/2026/11/05/driver-dies-fiery-i96-crash-telegraph-redford-township/) REDFORD TOWNSHIP, Mich. — A driver is dead after a car moving at high speed plowed into the back of a slow pickup on eastbound Interstate 96 in Redford Township, Michigan, on Tuesday afternoon and then burst into flames. Redford Township police were sent to the crash at 2:47 p.m. on Nov. 3. It happened ![I-94 Traffic Shift Stays Through Winter as Detroit Work Continues](https://www.heredetroit.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/i-94-traffic-shift-stays-through-winter-detroit-area-300x225.jpg) Nov 4, 2026 [I-94 Traffic Shift Stays Through Winter as Detroit Work Continues](https://www.heredetroit.com/2026/11/04/i-94-traffic-shift-stays-through-winter-detroit-area/) DETROIT, Mich. — Drivers who use I-94 west of Detroit should not expect the construction zone to clear out this winter. The shift that moved traffic onto the westbound side between Wayne Road and Oakwood Boulevard is set to stay until late summer 2027. Once that phase ends, traffic will cross to the eastbound side ![Michigan Marks Crash Responder Safety Week With Move](https://www.heredetroit.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/heredetroit-herelansing-3165-300x225.jpg) Nov 3, 2026 [Michigan Marks Crash Responder Safety Week With Move](https://www.heredetroit.com/2026/11/03/michigan-crash-responder-safety-week-move-over-law/) LANSING, Mich. — Drivers who come up on flashing lights along a Michigan road this week are getting a pointed reminder from the state: slow down and get over. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has proclaimed Nov. 2-6 as Crash Responder Safety Week, aimed at protecting the police, firefighters, medics, tow operators and road crews who work ![Three Women Killed in Lodge Freeway Crash in Detroit](https://www.heredetroit.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/three-women-killed-lodge-freeway-crash-detroit-300x225.jpg) Nov 2, 2026 [Three Women Killed in Lodge Freeway Crash in Detroit](https://www.heredetroit.com/2026/11/02/three-women-killed-lodge-freeway-crash-detroit/) DETROIT, Mich. — Three women from Detroit were killed early Sunday when their car ran off the southbound Lodge Freeway, also known as M-10, near Wyoming Avenue and slammed into a concrete barrier, Michigan State Police said. Troopers were sent to the scene at about 2 a.m. on Nov. 1. Investigators said the driver did ### Wayne DUI Data - BAC limits, penalties and implied-consent rules are set by state law. Official information: [Michigan State Police](https://www.michigan.gov/msp). ⚠ DUI Checkpoints Watch for DUI enforcement by Michigan State Police and local police throughout Wayne. [MSP Info →](https://www.michigan.gov/msp) 📞 Report a Drunk Driver If you see an impaired driver, call 911 immediately. Note the vehicle description, tag number, and direction of travel. [Call 911](tel:911) 🚗 Sober Ride Options Uber and Lyft operate in the Detroit area. Many local bars and restaurants offer designated driver programs. School Zone Safety ## Detroit School Traffic & Zone Safety School zone speed limits, pickup/dropoff schedules, bus route alerts, and safety tips for Wayne parents and commuters ![I-75 and I-96 Weekend Closures Snarl Drives in Detroit](https://www.heredetroit.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/i-75-i-96-weekend-closures-detroit-detours-300x225.jpg) Nov 7, 2026 [I-75 and I-96 Weekend Closures Snarl Drives in Detroit](https://www.heredetroit.com/2026/11/07/i-75-i-96-weekend-closures-detroit-detours/) DETROIT, Mich. — Two of Detroit’s busiest freeways are shut down in sections this weekend while state road crews repave and patch pavement, and drivers heading downtown should plan on detours through Monday morning. Northbound I-75 is blocked from the Lodge Freeway up to I-375. Going the other way, southbound I-75 is shut from I-375 ![Dearborn Heights Teen Dies After Crash Near Monroe and Beech](https://www.heredetroit.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/dearborn-heights-teen-dies-monroe-beech-crash-300x225.jpg) Nov 6, 2026 [Dearborn Heights Teen Dies After Crash Near Monroe and Beech](https://www.heredetroit.com/2026/11/06/dearborn-heights-teen-dies-monroe-beech-crash/) DEARBORN, Mich. — A Dearborn Heights teen is dead after a one-car wreck at the Monroe and Beech intersection area, authorities confirmed. Dearborn Police found the scene while already on patrol. The young driver left the roadway and hit a tree. People nearby said the car had been going fast. Dearborn Fire and Rescue carried ![Driver Dies in Fiery Three-Vehicle I-96 Crash in Redford Township](https://www.heredetroit.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/driver-dies-fiery-i96-crash-telegraph-redford-township-300x225.jpg) Nov 5, 2026 [Driver Dies in Fiery Three-Vehicle I-96 Crash in Redford Township](https://www.heredetroit.com/2026/11/05/driver-dies-fiery-i96-crash-telegraph-redford-township/) REDFORD TOWNSHIP, Mich. — A driver is dead after a car moving at high speed plowed into the back of a slow pickup on eastbound Interstate 96 in Redford Township, Michigan, on Tuesday afternoon and then burst into flames. Redford Township police were sent to the crash at 2:47 p.m. on Nov. 3. It happened ![I-94 Traffic Shift Stays Through Winter as Detroit Work Continues](https://www.heredetroit.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/i-94-traffic-shift-stays-through-winter-detroit-area-300x225.jpg) Nov 4, 2026 [I-94 Traffic Shift Stays Through Winter as Detroit Work Continues](https://www.heredetroit.com/2026/11/04/i-94-traffic-shift-stays-through-winter-detroit-area/) DETROIT, Mich. — Drivers who use I-94 west of Detroit should not expect the construction zone to clear out this winter. The shift that moved traffic onto the westbound side between Wayne Road and Oakwood Boulevard is set to stay until late summer 2027. Once that phase ends, traffic will cross to the eastbound side ### School Zone Speed Limits Michigan law requires drivers to reduce speed to the posted school zone limit during designated hours. Fines are doubled in active school zones. Watch for flashing beacon signals near all Detroit schools. ### Pickup & Dropoff Hours Peak school traffic: **6:30–8:30 AM** and **2:00–4:00 PM** on school days. Allow extra commute time during these hours. Obey no parking and no stopping signs near school entrances. ### School Bus Safety State law requires drivers to stop for school buses with extended stop signs and flashing red lights. Penalties for passing a stopped bus are set by state law. Children should wait in a safe place away from traffic. ### Back-to-School Alerts Each August, traffic patterns shift across Wayne as 9 school districts resume classes. Watch for new traffic patterns, construction near schools, and increased pedestrian activity at intersections. ### Wayne School Districts - Wayne County Public School District By the Numbers ## Detroit Commute Facts Key statistics for Wayne commuters Data: US Census Bureau ACS • MDOT Traffic Reports Alerts ## Active Construction & Closures Major construction and road closure alerts will be posted here as they are reported. Our team monitors MDOT and county notices daily to keep Wayne commuters informed. No recent DOT releases for this area. For real-time closure information, visit Mi Drive — the official MDOT traffic portal for Michigan. 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