Future of M-43 corridor in Kalamazoo is the subject of an MDOT visioning open house

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                      MONDAY, MAY 14, 2018

 

 

CONTACT: Nick Schirripa, MDOT Office of Communications, schirripan@michigan.gov

                       269-208-7829

 

Future of M-43 corridor in Kalamazoo is the

subject of an MDOT visioning open house

 

WHAT:

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is holding an open house to get feedback on a corridor analysis of M-43 (West Main Street) between 10th Street and Drake Road in Kalamazoo to develop concepts for roadway and operations improvements.

 

WHO:

MDOT representatives

Residents

Business owners

Media

 

WHEN:

4 - 6 p.m.

Wednesday, May 23, 2018

 

WHERE:

Oshtemo Charter Township Office

7275 W. Main St.

Kalamazoo

 

Accommodations can be made for persons with disabilities and limited English speaking ability. Large print materials, auxiliary aids or the services of interpreters, signers, or readers available upon request. Please call 517-373-9534 to request at least seven days before meeting date.

 

BACKGROUND:

MDOT is leading this visioning session with an eye toward future projects and corridor optimization between 10th Street and Drake Road. There currently are no projects planned but as growth continues along the M-43 corridor in Kalamazoo, MDOT is looking for input from stakeholders and developers to help develop concepts for roadway and operations improvements along the corridor.

 

Maps of the corridor area will be available for guests to mark with comments, and stakeholders will be asked to provide input on their experiences with issues along the corridor. There will be some conceptual ideas presented to help guide stakeholders.

 

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