FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TUESDAY, AUGUST 1, 2017 CONTACT: Diane Cross, MDOT Office of Communications, crossd2@michigan.gov City of Detroit to host open house with MDOT to discuss proposal to add protected bike lanes to M-5 WHAT: An open house-style public meeting to provide an overview of the plans for a "road diet" on M-5 (Grand River Avenue) to convert seven lanes to five lanes with bike lanes and some on-street parking. Interested parties will have the opportunity to review the project details and locations, and ask questions. WHO: Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) staff City of Detroit staff Project consultants Residents and interested stakeholders WHEN: Thursday, Aug. 10, 2017 5-7 p.m. WHERE: Good Will of Greater Detroit 3111 Grand River Avenue Detroit Accommodations can be made for persons with disabilities and limited English-speaking ability. Large print materials, auxiliary aids or the services of interpreters, signers, or readers available upon request. Please call 517-373-2227. BACKGROUND: As part of ongoing efforts to improve nonmotorized access, the City of Detroit and MDOT are proposing to add protected bike lanes on M-5 between I-94 and Cass Avenue. The road diet is part of the $1.5 million project on M-5 that includes resurfacing and sidewalk reconstruction between the I-94 service drive and Cass Avenue. Once the resurfacing and sidewalk work is complete, new pavement markings will applied that will provide fewer lanes for cars and trucks, and expand areas for bikes and some parking. Overall, work is expected to be completed in September. ###



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