Upcoming Temporary Road Closures in Southwest Detroit
Occasional traffic disruptions are required as part of the Gordie Howe International Bridge project. We wanted to keep you updated on a few traffic disruptions that we have planned for the coming weeks so that you can plan accordingly.
Date/Duration | Road | Location | Details/Detour |
| I-75 Northbound | |||
From: March 6, 2020 To: August 31, 2020 | From: Schaefer Avenue To: Michigan Avenue | Detroit | Partially closed Mobile closures on I-75 northbound and southbound from Schaefer Avenue to Michigan Avenue beginning March 6 to August 31, 2020, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. as needed. Closures will be less than one hour in duration during these timeframes for performance of maintenance activities. |
| I-75 Southbound | |||
From: March 6, 2020 To: August 31, 2020 | From: Schaefer Avenue To: Michigan Avenue | Detroit | Partially closed The right lane and right shoulder of I-75 southbound will close at the Springwells Street off-ramp, March 2 - 8, 2020, from 5 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. |
| I-75 Southbound Service Drive | |||
From: March 9, 2020 To: April 30, 2020 | From: Clark Street exit ramp To: Clark Street | Detroit | Partially closed The middle lane on southbound I-75 Service Drive will close between Clark Street exit ramp and Clark Street from March 9 – April 30, 2020, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
From: March 9, 2020 To: April 30, 2020 | From: Dragoon Street To: Livernois Avenue | Detroit | Partially closed The middle lane on southbound I-75 Service Drive will close between Dragoon Street and Livernois Avenue from March 9 – April 30, 2020, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
Long-Term Closures - US Port of Entry
Date/Duration | Road | Location | Details/Detour |
| Starting August 22, 2019 | South Street From: Post Street To: Dragoon | Detroit | South Street closed long-term between Post Street and Dragoon Street |
| Starting August 22, 2019 | Waterman Street From: South Street To: Norfolk Southern Railroad (NSRR) | Detroit | Waterman Street closed long-term between South Street and Norfolk Southern Railroad (NSRR) |
| Starting August 22, 2019 | Rademacher Street From: South Street To: Norfolk Southern Railroad (NSRR) | Detroit | Rademacher Street closed long-term between South Street and Norfolk Southern Railroad (NSRR) |
| Starting August 22, 2019 | Reid Street From: South Street To: Hesse Street | Detroit | Reid Street closed long-term between South Street and Hesse Street |
| Starting August 22, 2019 | Crawford Street From: South Street To: Norfolk Southern Railroad (NSRR) | Detroit | Crawford Street closed long-term between between South Street and Norfolk Southern Railroad (NSRR) |
Starting April 29, 2019 | Schroeder Street | Detroit | Closed long-term between South Street and Jefferson Avenue |
| Starting April 29, 2019 | Waterman Street | Detroit | Closed long-term between South Street and Jefferson Avenue |
| Starting April 29, 2019 | Rademacher Street | Detroit | Closed long-term between South Street and Jefferson Avenue |
| Starting April 29, 2019 | Reid Street | Detroit | Closed long-term between South Street and Jefferson Avenue |
| Starting April 29, 2019 | Crawford Street | Detroit | Closed long-term between South Street and Jefferson Avenue |
| Starting April 29, 2019 | Holly Street | Detroit | Closed long-term between South Street and Jefferson Avenue |
| Starting April 29, 2019 | Beulow Court. | Detroit | Closed long-term between South Street and Jefferson Avenue |
We appreciate your cooperation throughout this project. Every effort will be made to reduce inconvenience to drivers, residents and the business community. View the public notice for more information
Long-Term Closures – Michigan Interchange
View the public notice for more information
Date/Duration | Road | Location | Details/Detour |
| Starting February 12, 2020 | I-75 Service Drive (southbound) | Detroit | All lanes on the southbound Service Drive will close between Green Street and Govin Street, beginning Tuesday, February 11, 2020. The closure will be in place for approximately eight months to accommodate for excavation, freeway widening and ramp/embankment construction. Access to Springwells Street businesses and adjacent residential roadways will be available via Green Street to W. Lafayette Blvd and from Springwells Street southbound. |
| Starting October 21, 2019 | Springwells Street road bridge | Detroit | Once bridges at Springwells, Livernois and Clark are closed, adjacent bridges will remain open to allow traffic to cross I-75 in both directions. They are (west to east): Green Street, Waterman Street, Dragoon Street, Junction Avenue, and West Grand Boulevard. |
| Starting October 21, 2019 | Livernois Avenue road bridge | Detroit | Once bridges at Springwells, Livernois and Clark are closed, adjacent bridges will remain open to allow traffic to cross I-75 in both directions. They are (west to east): Green Street, Waterman Street, Dragoon Street, Junction Avenue, and West Grand Boulevard. |
| Starting October 21, 2019 | Clark Street road bridge | Detroit | Once bridges at Springwells, Livernois and Clark are closed, adjacent bridges will remain open to allow traffic to cross I-75 in both directions. They are (west to east): Green Street, Waterman Street, Dragoon Street, Junction Avenue, and West Grand Boulevard. |
We appreciate your cooperation throughout this project. Every effort will be made to reduce inconvenience to drivers, residents and the business community. View the public notice for more information