Outer Drive

Outer Drive is a major roadway that forms part of Detroit's highway system, serving as a key route that runs along the city’s perimeter. It encircles or extends around parts of Detroit, providing efficient connections to neighborhoods, industrial areas, and other highways. Designed to facilitate local and regional traffic flow, Outer Drive helps reduce congestion on downtown streets and provides access to various parts of the city and nearby suburbs. It is an important infrastructure component that supports transportation, commerce, and commuting within the Detroit metropolitan area.