MDOT Suspends Lane Restrictions for Labor Day

To facilitate smoother travel for the Labor Day holiday weekend, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is lifting lane restrictions on 60% of its ongoing road and bridge projects from 3 p.m. on Friday, August 30, until 6 a.m. on Tuesday, September 3. This means that 96 out of 161 projects will have suspended operations, although some equipment and traffic configurations may still be present. Additionally, the Mackinac Bridge will be closed to public traffic on Labor Day from 6:30 a.m. to noon for the Annual Bridge Walk, with traffic being stopped on connecting highways. Governor Gretchen Whitmer emphasized the importance of this initiative, highlighting that the construction season has been productive due to federal infrastructure investments. Travelers are advised to remain cautious in work zones despite the lifted restrictions. MDOT's efforts aim to enhance safety and ease travel as families embark on last-minute summer trips.