Another major freeway project is taking place in Detroit, at least the prep work for it:
I-94 Modernization. This project was approved by the FHA in 2005 and includes the reconstruction of 6.7 miles of freeway through the center of the city from I-96 (Jeffries) in the west to Connor Avenue in the east.
An old freeway, much of it couldn't be built today because of new safety standards. This will add a new lane in each direction and widen shoulders within the existing ROW. Other key elements include:
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- Reconstruction of two freeway-to-freeway multi-level interchanges, 67 bridge structures and six railroad overpasses,
- Local access improvements, including the addition of continuous service drives along I-94, and
- Elimination of freeway left-hand exits and entrances.
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The big freeway interchanges at the Lodge (M-10) and the Chrysler (I-75) are fairly significant, removing left-hand exits and entrances and generally shrinking their footprints believe it or not. Blue represents connections to be kept, red to be removed, and yellow potential new connections.
I-94/M-10
Midtown/New Center Draft Alignment
I believe these next ones show east of Midtown/New Center, as they include the continuous service drive, which isn't possible in the central part of the alignment.
However, what is currently under construction are the reconstruction (and removal) of multiple bridges over the existing freeway to make way for the actual freeway expansion, which isn't proposed to begin until 2023. The bridges will get wider pedestrian paths and other changes; some bridges will be eliminated. Removal and reconstruction began this year.
The supplemental environmental impact study is to be completed by 2020.
Gratiot Avenue - October
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Chene Street - September
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