DETROIT, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is hosting their 11th community meeting to discuss the I-375 reconnecting communities project in Detroit. At this meeting, attendees will have the opportunity to engage directly with the project team to learn more about the purpose and benefits of the project, understand the overall process, and get details on early construction activities planned for later this fall.
Who:
All are welcome.
When:
Thursday, June 5, 2025
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Where:
The Eastern
3434 Russell St.
Detroit, MI 48207
Accessibility:
Attendees who require mobility, visual, hearing, written or other assistance for effective participation should contact Orlando Curry at 517-241-7462 or CurryO@michigan.gov preferably at least five business days prior to the scheduled meeting. Forms are located on the Title VI webpage. Requests made after this timeframe will be evaluated and honored to the extent possible.
Project background:
Through the I-375 reconnecting communities project, MDOT plans to convert the existing freeway into a street-level boulevard with signalized
intersections from Gratiot Avenue to Atwater Street, build a safe, modern interchange at I-75, and develop more street-level connections from neighborhoods to Eastern Market, Greektown and downtown. The project includes numerous community enhancements, including upgrading mobility and access, improving environmental quality for neighborhoods, and taking an equitable approach to honoring the history of Black Bottom and Paradise Valley neighborhoods that were removed for urban renewal.
Public comment:
MDOT continues to seek public participation and welcomes input. Comments can be submitted via email, phone (855-375-MDOT (6368)), on the project website and in person at the community meeting.
