LANSING, Mich. –This Labor Day weekend, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is moving orange barrels to the side of the road and removing lane restrictions on 60 percent of its road and bridge projects statewide to ease traffic delays for holiday travelers.

“Labor Day weekend is reminder that it’s time to soak up the last few weeks of our Pure Michigan summer sunshine,” said Governor Whitmer. “During this busy travel week, we’re moving construction barrels and lifting traffic restrictions wherever we can so you can get where you need to go safely and smoothly. But next Tuesday, you better believe that we will be right back to fixing the damn roads. Since I took office, Michigan has fixed nearly 23,000 lane miles of road and 1,600 bridges, supporting more than 100,000 jobs. Drive safe!”

Beginning at 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30, and continuing until 6 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3, 96 out of 161 projects statewide will have lane restrictions removed.

While motorists will see suspended operations in most MDOT work zones for the weekend, drivers are advised that equipment and certain traffic configurations may remain in place, like temporary shifts or shoulder closures.

Travelers are also reminded that for safety and security, the Mackinac Bridge will be closed to public traffic on Labor Day from 6:30 a.m. to noon during the Annual Bridge Walk.

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