Detroit To Resurface Nearly 100 Miles Of Roads
DETROIT (AP) - Nearly 100 miles of Detroit streets and major roads are expected to be resurfaced this year as part of the city's road improvement program.
Work also will be done on five bridges and streetscape projects will be constructed in seven commercial corridors. Several projects already have started.
This year, the City will spend $100 million to improve nearly 100 miles of roads and bridges. Fifty-three miles of residential streets and 41 miles of major roads will be resurfaced, 5 bridges will be rehabilitated, and 7 commercial corridors will be beautified and enhanced. pic.twitter.com/cZyGblVluJ
— City of Detroit (@CityofDetroit) May 16, 2019
The city says Thursday that it will spend $100 million on the improvements through Detroit's share of state and federal roads funds and city bond funds.
Public Works Director Ron Brundidge said the infrastructure improvement program is Detroit's "most expansive in recent history."
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