Detroit, MI – Drivers traveling near the Gordie Howe International Bridge should prepare for lane closures and possible delays starting Monday, January 12, as multiple roads in southwest Detroit undergo repair work tied to the international bridge project.
According to the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and Bridging North America, crews will temporarily close lanes on Fort Street and Livernois Avenue for under-bridge lighting repairs. These closures are scheduled to remain in place through Friday, January 23, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., as needed.
The impacted areas include both northbound and southbound lanes on Livernois Avenue, stretching from south of Fort Street to southbound I-75 Service Drive. In addition, the center turn lane on Fort Street will be closed at the Livernois Avenue intersection. Drivers should also expect intermittent right and left lane closures on eastbound and westbound Fort Street at Livernois.
A separate traffic alert affects Clark Street, where crews will close the roadway between northbound I-75 Service Drive and southbound I-75 Service Drive beginning January 12. That closure is expected to last until Monday, January 26, while concrete work is completed.
The work is part of ongoing infrastructure improvements connected to the Gordie Howe International Bridge, which will link Detroit, Wayne County, with Windsor, Ontario, and the greater Metro Detroit region.
Drivers are encouraged to plan alternate routes, allow extra travel time, and use caution when traveling through work zones. Additional updates and active closure information are available through the project’s official website.
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