What was the original purpose of the Davison Freeway?

Started by NE2, October 31, 2017, 11:58:05 AM

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NE2

October 31, 2017, 11:58:05 AM  
It seems like such a random-ass place to put a freeway before any connections existed.

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Brandon

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October 31, 2017, 12:00:17 PM  
Traffic flow by the Chrysler HQ and some of the plants during WWII.  The Willow Run Expressway was built for much the same purpose (traffic flow to/from the plant) during the war.
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Flint1979

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November 02, 2017, 12:15:29 AM  
To get from one side of Detroit to the other more quickly it was due to heavy traffic and was the only street to cross Highland Park. It functions as a link between I-75 and the Lodge though.

aboges26

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April 08, 2018, 11:28:55 PM  
It was also proposed to extend east to I-94 and west to I-96 back in the day.

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April 09, 2018, 05:03:15 PM  
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