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Matt Helms

I-96 in Livingston Co. to see closure

BY MATT HELMS • FREE PRESS DRIVING COLUMNIST • October 10, 2008 Folks heading west on I-96 through Livingston County on Sunday may want to leave a bit early. The Michigan Department of Transportation said the westbound...

Police: Short ramp may have role in U.S.-23 crash

An accident on U.S.-23 that injured several members of Amish families Thursday could partly have been caused by a dangerous highway entrance ramp, police said. Michigan State Police Trooper Randy Phare said the ramp at Barker...

MATT HELMS: Don't let the orange barrels spoil this beautiful autumn weekend

The weather forecast calls for one of those pitch-perfect, mostly sunny, fall Michigan weekends with temperatures in the mid-70s, and folks who plan ahead for road detours won't have to let orange barrels ruin the enjoyment.

New I-96, I-75 restrictions begin today

BY MATT HELMS • FREE PRESS DRIVING COLUMNIST • October 9, 2008 The state has a handful of new restrictions under way or in store today on I-96 in Wayne County and I-75 in Oakland County. The Michigan Department of...

UP fall colors are near peak perfection

If you're looking to lift your spirits with one of Michigan's fall treats, head for the Upper Peninsula, where fall leaf color is peaking. Strong colors are also showing in the Mackinaw City, Alpena and Rogers City areas.

MATT HELMS: Don't stop! Gas prices falling

There's a lot of anxiety out there. One small bright spot of late is at the gas pump. I filled up at a Mobil station in Ferndale on Tuesday for $3.29 a gallon. Some stations around town are now selling below $3.

Lane of I-696 closes in Warren

BY MATT HELMS • FREE PRESS DRIVING COLUMNIST • October 8, 2008 Bridge pier work has closed a lane of eastbound I-696 in Warren through Nov. 7 as part of the big project to upgrade the freeway’s interchange at Mound Road and...

Week encourages drivers to share road safely

BY MATT HELMS • FREE PRESS DRIVING COLUMNIST • October 8, 2008 We spend a lot of time driving to and from work, and a national group is reminding drivers that we all need to share the road safely. This is Drive Safely to Work...

MATT HELMS: Angry looking cars, really angry drivers

Angry looking cars, really angry drivers BY MATT HELMS • FREE PRESS DRIVING COLUMNIST • October 7, 2008 Here’s another indication that our automotive world is aggressive, surly place. We speed and weave, honk the horn, flip the...

MATT HELMS: Rising salt prices could be big hit to road maintenance

Rising salt prices could be big hit to road maintenance BY MATT HELMS • FREE PRESS COLUMNIST • October 6, 2008 Metro Detroit drivers will need to brush up on their wintertime driving skills, as rising salt prices put the hurt...

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