DTE Energy crews will conduct overhead utility work on Interstate 94 between the Wadhams Road interchange and the I-94 Business Loop (Gratiot Avenue) interchange in St. Clair County near Marysville, requiring a full closure and detour of I-94 for two hours, according to an April 9 announcement.
The closure is scheduled from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Sunday, April 12. Traffic will be detoured at Wadhams Road Exit 262 and Gratiot Avenue Exit 266, with the posted route using Wadhams Road and Gratiot Avenue. The Michigan Department of Transportation said that closing the interstate during this type of overhead utility work is necessary to keep motorists and workers safe.
This project highlights the role of the Michigan Department of Transportation in maintaining critical infrastructure across the state. The department manages nearly 10,000 miles of state highways, more than 4,800 bridges, over 2,700 miles of non-motorized trails, hundreds of miles of railroad track, and various airports according to the official website.
The department employs more than 2,800 people statewide and operates seven regions as well as dozens of transportation service centers and other facilities according to its official website. Its mission focuses on serving people, communities, and supporting economic activity through transportation efforts according to its official website.
Leadership at MDOT includes a director along with key executives such as chief administrative officer and chief operations officer according to its official website. The agency’s responsibilities cover maintenance for M routes (Michigan), I routes (Interstate), US routes (U.S.), bridge upkeep, rail services oversight, public transit programs management, aviation initiatives support, non-motorized trail development oversight as well as enforcing safety standards according to its official website.
