M-5/Grand River project in NW Detroit

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                          THURSDAY, JULY 25, 2019

                                                                                                                                      

CONTACT: Diane Cross, MDOT Office of Communications, CrossD2@Michigan.gov

 

MDOT and City of Detroit to host project meetings Aug. 1 for M-5 (Grand River Avenue) work in northwest Detroit

 

WHAT:

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and the City of Detroit will host two open house-style public meetings to provide an overview of the M-5 (Grand River Avenue) project that includes a road diet between M-39 (Southfield Freeway) and Berg Road, east of US-24 (Telegraph Road). This project will convert seven lanes to five lanes with defined on-street parking and bike lanes. There will be an opportunity for the community and residents to review project details and locations as well as have an opportunity to ask questions. The first meeting will focus on details for local businesses while the second meeting will provide more general information for residents and other stakeholders.

 

WHO:

MDOT staff

City of Detroit (Neighborhoods, and Planning and Development Department)

Project consultants

Residents, local businesses and interested stakeholders                               

 

MEETING #1 (Local businesses):

Thursday, Aug. 1, 2019

10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Grand River Workplace

19120 Grand River Ave.

Detroit, MI 48223

 

MEETING #2 (Residents and other stakeholders):

Thursday, Aug. 1, 2019

6 to 8 p.m.

Grand River Development Corp.

19800 Grand River Ave.

Detroit, MI 48219

 

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 517-335-4381.

           

BACKGROUND:

MDOT and the City of Detroit have partnered to implement this $16 million project on M-5 (Grand River Avenue) that includes resurfacing, sidewalks, and water main and lead services work between M-39 and Berg Road, and streetscaping in two sections, from Cooley Street to McNichols Road and from Evergreen Road to Glastonbury Road.

 

Project area: https://bit.ly/2P7Iszt

 

Construction is set to begin in August.

 

Information on previous community meetings and City of Detroit neighborhood planning in the Grand River Northwest corridor can be found at www.detroitmi.gov/northwest.

  

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