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Shelby Township Michigan - New pedestrian bridge on 25 Mile Road in Shelby Township set to begin construction 22 January 2024 ( news )
Shelby Township , state Michigan ( By Press Release office)
Jan 22,2024
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In a move aimed at enhancing pedestrian connectivity and ensuring safety for residents , construction of a new pedestrian bridge over the Lawson Drain on the north side of 25 Mile Road , between Mound Road and Van Dyke Ave , will begin .
The proposed bridge will fill the existing sidewalk gap , providing a crucial link for neighborhoods north of 25 Mile Road to Malow Junior High , Morgan Elementary and Eisenhower High School . The bridge , designed as a premanufactured steel truss bridge supported by concrete footings , is a significant step towards improving pedestrian safety .
Township Trustee Lisa Casali , a member of the township’s Sidewalk Committee , emphasized the importance of the project in addressing community priorities .
"Based on meetings with residents and the Sidewalk Committee and feedback from our community visioning process , we know a top priority for our community is to improve pedestrian safety near our parks and schools , " said Casali . "This bridge will be a fantastic asset in those efforts . ”
The fabrication of the bridge requires a lead time of seven months , and the scheduled commencement of the project is the week of Jan . 22 . Crews aim to complete earthwork , excavation and concrete footings by March 2024 , weather permitting .
Subsequent phases include the sidewalk installation and grading in the spring or early summer of 2024 , with bridge delivery and installation set for June 2024 . After bridge installation , the final touches , including sidewalk completion , grading and restoration , are expected to be finalized by the end of the summer of 2024 .
Construction will necessitate lane closures on 25 Mile Road , which will be managed and posted by the Macomb County Department of Roads . For updates on road closures , visit macombgov . org/departments/department - roads .
The initiative received a financial boost from the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments with an award of $268 , 169 in its Fiscal Year 2023 Transportation Alternatives Program funds . These funds facilitate more gains for the township ' s broader plan to enhance pedestrian connectivity as it fills one of the last gaps on 25 Mile Road between Mound Road and Van Dyke Ave .
“In addition to this project , we ' ve also invested in more than 1 , 300 feet of new sidewalks and several safe crossing near parks and schools , ” Casali said noting that one of those safe crossing is just west of the Lawson Drain at the entrance to the Eisenhower Performing Arts Center on 25 Mile Road .
The construction of the new pedestrian bridge aligns with the township ' s broader vision of enhancing safety and connectivity for residents , particularly around critical educational and recreational areas . The project builds upon the success of the township ' s 2022 TAP projects on 24 Mile , 21 Mile and 22 Mile roads , collectively aiming to create safer pathways for residents to access local core services and regional trails .
"All of the credit for this project goes to Trustee Lisa Casali and other Shelby Township Sidewalk Committee members , " Township Supervisor Rick Stathakis said . "They spend a lot of time talking with residents and finding ways to meet their needs within the constraints of the sidewalk budget . Thanks to their work in securing these grants , we can meet the safety needs of our community . "
As the proposed construction date approaches , residents are encouraged to stay informed about road closures and project updates through the Macomb County Department of Roads
website
, the township ' s social media channels and shelbytwp . org .
The new pedestrian bridge becomes another vital asset for the community , promoting safer and more accessible pedestrian pathways in Shelby Township .
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