MDOT removing some lane restrictions to ease Labor Day travel [Video]

MICHIGAN, USA — Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Wednesday that the Michigan Department of Transportation is moving orange barrels to the side of the road and removing lane restrictions in an effort to ease travel over Labor Day weekend.

Whitmer said the moving of the barrels and removing of lane restrictions will happen on 60% of the state’s road and bridge projects.

According to a press release from Whitmer’s office, lane restrictions will be removed beginning at 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30 and continuing until 6 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3 on 96 out of 161 projects statewide.

While operations may be suspended in most MDOT work zones, Whitmer’s office said that equipment and certain traffic configurations, such as temporary shifts and shoulder closures, may remain in place.

For a full list of work …