Holiday Shopping? Check the Traffic Before You Hit The Mall

Heading out to the mall to do some holiday shopping this weekend? Make sure to check out the traffic around 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 Road, 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.

Visit with Santa: Have your little one's photo snapped with Santa from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday or 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday through Dec. 24. Visit the Oakland Mall website for more information or print out the attached PDF for a coupon for a $5 photo discount and free train ride.

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.