BERRIEN COUNTY, Mich. -- The Michigan Department of Transportation announced 96 out of 161 projects statewide will have lane restrictions removed from 3 p.m., Friday, until 6 a.m., Tuesday, September 3.

MDOT officials say some equipment and traffic configurations will remain over the weekend.

"Labor Day weekend is reminder that it’s time to soak up the last few weeks of our Pure Michigan summer sunshine," said Governor Gretchen Whitmer. "During this busy travel week, we’re moving construction barrels and lifting traffic restrictions wherever we can so you can get where you need to go safely and smoothly. But next Tuesday, you better believe that we will be right back to fixing the damn roads. Since I took office, Michigan has fixed nearly 23,000 lane miles of road and 1,600 bridges, supporting more than 100,000 jobs. Drive safe!”

MDOT officials say suspending construction operations improves safety for workers and motorists, while easing congestion.

MDOT Director Brad Wieferich said, "With the end of summer, many folks will be taking this opportunity for one last road trip, so we've pulled back the barrels as much as we can for the holiday weekend. However, we can't do it for every project, so please drive safely through all work zones you may encounter. We thank drivers for continuing to show patience behind the wheel and following all posted speed limits in work zones. Let's keep it up so everyone, including drivers, their passengers and road workers, all make it home each and every night."

The following is a list of work zones that will remain active during Labor Day weekend:

VAN BUREN COUNTY

• I-196 - traffic shifts with one lane open in each direction from Hagar Shore Road to C.R. 378
• M-40 - closed and detoured between 72nd Avenue and White Oak Road

BERRIEN COUNTY

• M-51 - has one lane open in each direction from Chestnut Street to Main Street
• M-139 - closed and detoured between Scottdale Road and John Beers Road.
• U.S. 12 - has one lane open in each direction between M-60 and Bond Street.

For more information, you can contact MDOT Southwest Region Communications Representative Nick Schirripa at (269)208-7829.

For up-to-date road work information, you can check the MDOT map online.