WHAT: The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the I-75 northbound ramp to Vernor Highway in Mexicantown.
WHO: MDOT staff
Local officials
Wayne County residents and interested members of the public
WHEN: Friday, Oct. 23, 2009
11:30 a.m.
WHERE: Parking available on the east service drive north of Vernor Highway.
BACKGROUND: Opening two months ahead of schedule, the I-75 northbound ramp to Vernor Highway. I-75 is another milestone in MDOT's I-75 Gateway Project, providing a direct link to Mexicantown restaurants and businesses.
During the week of Oct. 26, the MDOT Metro Region is kicking off a weeklong event to encourage the Metro Detroit community to visit shops and restaurants in Mexicantown and southwest Detroit.
The $230 million I-75 Gateway Project is now 95 percent complete. For up-to-date information on the project, visit the project Web site at www.michigan.gov/gateway.
MDOT: Working to improve our state roads and bridges.
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