Avoid Traffic Jams: Black Friday Real-Time Mall Traffic

Heading out to the mall this Black Friday. Make sure to check out the traffic around (from top to bottom) the Somerset Collection in Troy, Twelve Oaks Mall in Novi and Oakland Mall in Troy.

• Roads highlighted in green: Moving steadily
• Roads in yellow: Moving slowly
• Roads in red: At a standstill

Also, note any current construction with the yellow icons.

Here are mall hours and other "if-you-go" details:

Address: 27500 Novi Road, Novi, MI 48377

Mall hours:
Friday: 6 a.m.-9 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

Photos with Santa: At the Ice Palace; every day now through Dec. 24 during mall hours (generally 10 a.m.-9 p.m.). Breaks are from 12:30-1 p.m. and 5:30-6 p.m. on Mondays-Saturdays. Break on Sundays are 1-1:30 p.m. 

Address: 412 W 14 Mile Rd, Troy, MI 48083

Mall hours:
Friday: 6 a.m.-10 p.m.
Saturday:  8 a.m.-10 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Chris Osgood autographs: The former Red Wings goaltender will sign between 2 and 4 p.m. Friday

Outrageous Christmas sweater day: On Friday, wear your favorite Christmas sweater and get a free soft drink in a tumbler, and register to win a $50 gift card. Drawings will be at 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m and 5 p.m.

Address: 2800 W Big Beaver Rd, Troy, MI 48084

Mall hours:
Friday: 8 a.m.-9 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m.-9 p.m., South closes 7 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

Photos with Santa: To visit Santa, pick up a Santa Pass at the Greeter's Desk in front of the Castle for the next available same-day visit. Passes are limited, early arrival is recommended.