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Public meeting to discuss roundabout at M-11 (Wilson Avenue) and Remembrance Road
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2014
CONTACT: John Richard, MDOT Office of Communications, 616-451-4063
Public meeting to discuss roundabout at
M-11 (Wilson Avenue) and Remembrance Road
WHAT:
Public open house to discuss the planned 2015 construction of a roundabout at the intersection of M-11 (Wilson Avenue) and Remembrance Road in the city of Walker. Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and City of Walker officials will be available for questions and comments.
WHO:
MDOT staff
Residents and interested stakeholders
WHEN:
Monday, Dec. 8, 2014
4:30-6 p.m.
WHERE (see map below):
Walker City Hall (City Commission Chambers)
4243 Remembrance Road NW
Grand Rapids
Special accommodations: 616-451-3091
BACKGROUND:
MDOT is planning to install a roundabout at the M-11/Remembrance Road intersection in Walker in 2015 to increase safety, reduce crashes and relieve congestion. There are many benefits to using roundabouts, including a decrease in serious crashes, fewer traffic delays, lower fuel consumption, increased vehicle capacity and enhanced intersection aesthetics.
For more information about roundabouts, go to www.michigan.gov/roundabouts.
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