Ongoing construction work on Telegraph causing traffic backups for drivers

Ongoing work on Telegraph Road in Dearborn has been causing delays and big traffic backups for drivers, especially those who are trying to get to the airport.

Watch Ryan Marshall’s report below

Ongoing construction work on Telegraph causing delays, traffic backups for drivers

There have been lane and ramp closures on both sides of Telegraph, near US-12 and Michigan Avenue, last Monday. And this morning, we are hearing from frustrated drivers and businesses who are dealing with all these orange barrels.

On northbound and southbound Telegraph, only one lane is open until late summer for bridge work and concrete repair.

Westbound Michigan Avenue is also down to one lane until late summer. Additionally, the ramps at NB/SB Telegraph to WB Michigan and WB Michigan to SB Telegraph are closed until late summer.

All of this road work is causing some drivers and businesses to be frustrated, as we’re just over a month away from Memorial Day and the unofficial start of summer. And to make matters worse, this area is currently seeing increased traffic because of the ramp closures from the Southfield Freeway to get to I-94…

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