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Lane restrictions will be removed until Tuesday at 6 a.m.

Michiganders who are traveling for Labor Day weekend will see fewer orange barrels and experience fewer delays as the Michigan Department of Transportation removes lane restrictions on more than half of its road and bridge projects.

Starting at 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29, 100 of 164 MDOT projects statewide will see lane restrictions removed until 6 a.m. Tuesday, Sep. 2, the agency said in a news release.

While motorists will see suspended operations in most MDOT work zones for the weekend, drivers are advised that equipment and changed traffic configurations often will remain in place, including temporary lane shifts or shoulder closures, MDOT says.

"We thank all drivers for their continued patience while much

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