Michigan Notes

[wanderer2575]

A couple upcoming open houses for metro Detroit projects:

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is hosting a final open house to share the findings of its feasibility study for the I-75/M-102 (8 Mile Road) interchange in the cities of Detroit and Hazel Park.  Attendees are invited to learn more about the study findings, technical work and how public input helped shape the proposed recommendations.  MDOT staff and consultants will be available to answer questions.

Tuesday, July 29, 2025
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
A brief presentation at 5:45 p.m.

Hazel Park District Library, Event Room
123 E Nine Mile Road
Hazel Park, MI 48030

https://www.michigan.gov/mdot/news-outreach/pressreleases/2025/07/15/mdot-open-house-july-29-to-discuss-i-75


The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is hosting a public meeting to discuss an overview of a planned M-153 (Ford Road) rebuilding project in Canton Township.  MDOT, Wayne County and Canton Township are partnering to rebuild M-153 (Ford Road) between Sheldon Road and I-275, including boulevards to eliminate left turns to reduce crashes and improve traffic flow through the corridor.  The project is currently scheduled for 2028-2029, with work expected to begin in spring 2028.

Wednesday, August 20, 2025
4-6 p.m.

Summit on the Park
46000 Summit Parkway
Canton Township, MI 48188

https://www.michigan.gov/mdot/news-outreach/pressreleases/2025/07/15/mdot-public-meeting-aug-20-to-discuss-m-153

[KelleyCook]

MDOT has selected the urban diamond interchange for the I-75/8-Mile Road location.

I, for one, will not miss the hideous 8-mile flyover bridge where, for 40+ years, the homeless congregated and weather permitting came out and trolled for money from every person turning under it.