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Chilly Thanksgiving awaits Michigan travelers

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:37:00 EST

An estimated 1.7 million Michiganians will travel this week for Thanksgiving -- about the same amount that AAA of Michigan estimated for last year. If they're leaving by air or road, they should plan to dress warmly if they're staying in Michigan.

AAA Michigan: State gas prices up 4.1 cents

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:22:00 EST

Dearborn -- AAA Michigan says gasoline prices are up 4.1 cents per gallon over the past week to a statewide average of $2.61.

Area road work to continue

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:57:00 EST

Metro Detroit -- The Michigan Department of Transportation has announced the following road projects for this week:

Tom Greenwood: Chilly Thanksgiving awaits Michigan travelers

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:17:00 EST

An estimated 1.7 million Michiganians will travel this week for Thanksgiving -- about the same number that AAA of Michigan estimated for last year.

High speeds put Metro Detroit road workers in danger

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:57:00 EST

Thousands of Metro Detroit motorists driving through construction zones are reaching speeds on average of more than 20 mph above posted limits, endangering workers and themselves.

Tom Greenwood: Ease stress of holiday traveling

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST

There are three things you can count on at Thanksgiving: Americans will overeat, airports will be flooded and drivers will crowd freeways.

Turnaround lane a life changer for Redford Twp. family

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:02:00 EST

Redford Township -- Things have really turned around for 5-year-old Mia Zerial, thanks to a cooperative effort between Wayne County, Redford Township and the South Redford School District.

I-75 closing tonight for Nine Mile bridge work

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:34:00 EST

Hazel Park -- The Michigan Department of Transportation has announced it will close both north and southbound Interstate 75, at Nine Mile, from 9 tonight until 5 a.m. Friday.

AAA: Thanksgiving travel to go up, air travel down

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:02:00 EST

Washington -- A leading auto organization is projecting a 1.4 percent increase in Thanksgiving travel this year, although fewer people will travel by air due to budget concerns, reduced airline capacity and added charges.

Crash closes I-94 at Cecil

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:02:00 EST

Detroit -- According to the Michigan Intelligent Transportation System, westbound Interstate 94 is closed at Cecil due to a crash.