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Why Detroit’s Lodge Freeway stays at 55 mph

Detroit drivers know the Lodge Freeway feels like a racetrack, but that stubborn 55-mph speed limit isn’t just for show. Turns out, the road’s tight curves, narrow shoulders, and old-school design just can’t safely handle higher speeds—even if most of us ignore the signs. MDOT says the freeway’s geometry is the real speed cop here, not the state police. Meanwhile, I-75 gets a 70-mph limit because it was built for it. Does this make you rethink how you drive on the Lodge, or do you think the limit should match how fast people actually go? #Transportation #Detroit #LodgeFreeway