About this project
MDOT is constructing Phase 2 of the US-23 Flex Route from south of M-36 to I-96. A flex route uses a lane control system that includes cameras and electronic message boards to let drivers know when the shoulder is available for use during morning and afternoon peak travel periods. Once complete, the US-23 Flex Route will extend from M-14 to I-96.
Safety benefit
A performance and safety study was completed to formally examine the first phase of the flex route from M-14 to north of 8 Mile Road. The study found that significant safety improvements are expected by extending the US-23 Flex Route to I-96. MDOT anticipates that overall crashes will be reduced by 34 percent with the implementation of the flex route system along the US-23 corridor.
