Workers have begun construction on two long awaited projects in Shelby Township, Michigan. One is to rebuild the intersection at 24 Mile Road and Van Dyke; the other will be two pedestrian bridges over the M53 freeway. The bridges will connect sidewalks on either side of 21 Mile Road and 22 Mile Road. Walkers and bicyclists will be able to cross over the freeway safely. Currently there is no sidewalk over the freeway and pedestrians have been injured crossing the treacherous road. The 2.7 million bridges are slated for completion in late August. $1.5 million of the cost came from Shelby Township officials; the balance was from a State grant. The 21 Mile bridge will be on the south side of 21 Mile, the 22 Mile Road bridge will be on the north side.
After completion, state workers will improve current guard rails over the roads to conform to current federal safety regulations.
Gary,
No lane closures as of June 13,2007.
Dave Elya