CANTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. - 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:
MDOT representatives
Wayne County representatives
Canton Township representatives
Interested residents
Commuters
Community stakeholders
Local businesses
When:
Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025
4-6 p.m.
Where:
Summit on the Park
46000 Summit Parkway
Canton Township, MI 48188
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.
Public comment:
Comments can be submitted via an online comment form, by e-mail to MDOT-Metro-TaylorTSC@Michigan.gov and in-person at the public meeting.
Project information:
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. 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.
