MDOT to host public meeting on Ford Rd. Boulevard project
Canton’s Ford Road is pictured on the morning of July 16.
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is hosting a public meeting to discuss an overview of a planned M-153 (Ford Road) rebuilding project in Canton Township.
MDOT, Wayne County and Canton Township are partnering to rebuild M-153 (Ford Road) between Sheldon Road and I-275, including boulevards to eliminate left turns to reduce crashes and improve traffic flow through the corridor.
The project is currently scheduled for 2028-2029, with work expected to begin in spring 2028.
Who, when, where?
The public meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 20, from 4-6 p.m. at Canton’s Summit on the Park (46000 Summit Parkway).
The meeting will be attended by representatives of MDOT, Wayne County, Canton Township, owners of businesses that will be impacted by the project and interested residents.
Comments can be submitted via an online comment form, by e-mail to MDOT-Metro-TaylorTSC@Michigan.
MDOT plans to invest $65 million to rebuild 2.5 miles of M-153 (Ford Road) between Sheldon Road and Lotz Road, east of I-275, in Wayne County.
Multiple improvements planned
This project includes drainage improvements, traffic signal replacements, operational improvements, sidewalk improvements compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), lighting upgrades, and sign and pavement marking replacement.
There also will be intelligent transportation system (ITS) work and necessary pavement repairs on M-153 (Ford Road) between I-275 and Lotz Road.
The collaborative redesign is expected to reduce the high volume of crashes that have occurred in this area.
Project information can be found at fordroadblvd.com.
