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19 hours ago
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10 road construction projects in downtown Detroit set to last until 2026
The Brief Multiple downtown Detroit road construction projects are set to last until June, 2026. There are nearly 1,000 traffic cones downtown among the 10 projects ongoing. DETROIT (FOX 2) - Construction season is here, especially in the downtown area with the constant road closures and blocked lanes making driving a nightmare, at times. Big picture view Lydia Shaia lives in Sterling Heights. "I leave early in the morning and I like to look at my phone and see the maps, see which route is the fastest," said Lydia Shaia who lives in Sterling Heights. "But the traffic and the construction kind of increases my time." Driving in downtown Detroit has got more twists and turns than the Grand Prix racetrack these days. "Even leaving is a lot harder too, because they're helpful with directing us," she said. "But we're stuck either in the parking garage or we're stuck with traffic." "Leaving is definitely harder than coming here," said Brooke Keeney, a Walled Lake resident. "I don't want to let my secrets out. But coming in earlier definitely makes a difference as far as the traffic goes. "If I leave my house at seven, it's so much better than if I leave my house at eight." And navigating the orange cones can be a whirlwind, says Shaia and Keeney who both work downtown. "Sometimes they're confusing. I accidentally took the wrong road one time just because of the signs, but it just takes learning and being able to kind of adjust to the new norm for a little bit," Shaia said. The City of Detroit says there is close to 1,000 cones in the downtown area, helping folks get around the 10 construction projects going on. Sam Krassenstein is the deputy director of the Department of Public Works. "We're at Monroe and Randolph downtown right now. So the two big projects are right behind me," he said. "So one is Randolph Street, which runs north-south. That's a city project, where we're doing a street scape along Monroe from basically Gratiot all the way down to Jefferson." The other, says Krassenstein, is the private construction going on at Greektown, making it more pedestrian-friendly. "Additionally we have some private utility work that's being improved," he said. "We have some other roads that are being improved where you have the Grand Circus Park improvements that the downtown Detroit partnership's doing. "We have the Jefferson Avenue work related to the new bridge that going across from the riverfront to Congress, behind Huntington Place." He says the city understands that driving can be a pain, so public transportation is an option. "We have the People Mover downtown which is free, we have the QLine which is free," he said. But if you drive, keep a close eye on Google Maps, he says, which they update constantly. Some projects will last until May or June of next year. "All this construction investment is a sign of a healthy downtown," he said. About 10 projects are going on for the next year. The City says if you plan on coming down here, plan ahead. The Source Information for this story came from interviews with two commuters who work downtown and Sam Krassenstein of DPW.
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2 days ago
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2nd St./Rio Bravo intersection to close for construction on June 18
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Construction is gearing up for a big road construction project this summer on an extremely busy Albuquerque intersection. Starting on June 18 and going through June 22, road crews will get started on roadwork at 2nd Street and Rio Bravo Blvd. Elite U.S. Army parachuting team performs at Kirtland AFB for 2025 Air Fiesta Construction began about a year ago, just down the street at the nearby Princeton Dr. and Rio Bravo Blvd. intersection and stretching all the way to I-25. This upcoming project will bring several improvements to this intersection of roads, walking trails, and train tracks. 'The road is being widened to 6 lanes. Three lanes in each direction. And we're installing a sidewalk on the north side of the road, where there previously wasn't one. And the southside has a trail that we'll also be improved….the railroad will be widened to match the road section, which is six lanes,' said Rodrigo Eichwald, Engineering Program Manager, Bernalillo County. During the closure, traffic will be diverted further down 2nd Street, towards Woodward Rd. Even though full closures will be sporadic, the full construction project is not expected to be complete until December. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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2 days ago
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Months-long road closures beginning this week
(WKBN) — Multiple roads throughout Mercer and Columbiana counties will be closed starting Monday for some months-long construction projects. In Springfield Township, Blacktown Road will be closed between State Route 258 and Lee Road beginning Monday to fix the bridge over Interstate 79. The $1.4 million project will repair the concrete deck, add a new surface and pave both sides of the road. Crews will also fix the beams, piers and supports of the bridge. Detours will be posted on site. About 550 vehicles use the bridge every day. The project is expected to be finished by October. In Wilmington Township and New Wilmington Borough, work will begin Monday to improve State Route 158. Traffic will be limited to one lane on State Route 18 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. until mid-November. Flaggers will direct traffic through the work zone. The project costs $3.87 million and includes fixing the road, improving drainage, repairing structures, fixing the base, updating guard rails and painting road markings. In Columbiana County, State Route 39 will close Monday for the last phase of a big road repair project. The road will be closed from Steubenville Pike Road to Clarks Mill Road for 60 days. The project will fix almost five miles of S.R. 39 from Salineville to Steubenville Pike Road in Highlandtown. Residents, businesses and property owners can still use the road, but others must use the detours Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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2 days ago
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Sioux Falls street closures start Monday
SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO) — Road construction projects will temporarily close several streets in Sioux Falls this week. Starting Monday, South Main Avenue will be closed between West 11th and 12th streets. South First Avenue will be closed on the north side of East 41st Street. North Northview Avenue will be closed between West Benson Road and West 54th Street North. North La Mesa Drive will be closed between West Madison and West Third streets. The roundabout will be closed at 85th Street and Parkway Avenue. Most of the closures will last through Monday. South First Avenue and the roundabout will be back open at the end of the week. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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4 days ago
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Work begins Monday on Devils Glen Road, Bettendorf
Beginning Monday, June 2, work continues on Devils Glen Road from 53rd Avenue to Crow Lake Drive as crews widen the roadway from two lanes to four lanes with a right turn lane at 53rd Avenue, a news release says. This project is being done in three stages. For information on the first stage that began on April 21, see the earlier news release below. During the second stage, the west lane of Devils Glen Road will be widened between Marynoel Avenue and Crow Lake Drive. To ensure the safety of the traveling public and the construction workers onsite, Devils Glen Road will be reduced to northbound traffic only from Hopewell Avenue to Forest Grove Drive. This traffic change is expected to last about four weeks, weather permitting, and a detour will be in place for southbound traffic. After that, two-way traffic will resume for the third stage of this project, which is expected to be completed by Aug. 30, weather permitting. Throughout the entire construction period, the city will be update webpages and as well as other social media. See all of the city's communications channels and customize your own here. Earlier news release Beginning Monday, April 21, 2025, work begins on Devils Glen Road from 53rd Avenue to CrowLake Drive as crews widen the roadway from two lanes to four lanes. This project will be done in three stages. During the first stage, the east lane of Devils Glen Road will be widened from the Crow Creek Bridge to Hopewell Avenue. A turn lane at the 53rd Avenue Intersection will also be added. During the second stage, thewest lane of Devils Glen Road will be widened between Marynoel Avenue and Crow Lake Drive. During the third stage, the remaining roadway work will be completed. In addition, a five-foot-wide sidewalk will be added to the west side of Devils Glen Road to connect walkers, runners, and bicyclists from 53rd Avenue to Field Sike Drive. To ensure the safety of the traveling public and the construction workers onsite, Devils Glen Road will be reduced to northbound traffic only from 53rd Avenue to Hopewell Avenue to complete the first stage of this project. This traffic change is expected to last about seven weeks, weather permitting, and a detour will be in place for southbound traffic. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
