East Warren Avenue Streetscape Project Underway
You may have noticed a few orange drums or what some call the ‘Michigan Flower’ and construction activity along East Warren Avenue between 3 Mile Drive and Cadieux Rd over the past few weeks. The City of Detroit is excited to share that construction for the streetscape project is officially underway!
After several months of working with stakeholders and neighbors, the Department of Public Works (DPW) is thrilled to make the community’s vision for East Warren Avenue a reality. Overall, the plan is for East Warren Avenue to be a place that is safe, economically thriving, and welcoming for all residents, businesses, and visitors. The project also includes a dynamic plaza at Courville Street that can be used for parking and community events.
Some of the specific streetscape improvements include:
Pavement resurfacing
New 6-foot-wide protected bike lanes
New bus islands
Sidewalk replacement and pedestrian curb ramps
New street lighting and traffic signals
Landscaping and plantings
Various street signs, pavement markings, and furnishings
Construction started this month and is expected to continue through the summer and into fall.
DPW will be hosting weekly virtual office hours on Wednesdays from 5:00 to 6:00pm. Residents and business owners are welcome to join the Zoom call and take part in the discussion at any time. City staff will provide updates on the project’s progress, upcoming work and are available to address questions or help resolve issues caused by construction.
Recurring virtual office hours: Every Wednesday between June 1, 2022, To November 10, 2022, 5:00-6:00pm
Virtual meeting (Zoom) link: https://cityofdetroit.zoom.us/j/88343840935
Excavators dismantling the planters. Image courtesy of Jim West