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This proposed project will build a new bridge on M‑85 over the CN Railroad and realign the North–South Trail 6 to a new, safer crossing. Pedestrian access will be maintained via new sidewalks and shared-use paths on the bridge, improving walking and biking connections through the area.
Please review the project’s Section 4(f) Public Notice and provide comments by June 10 to Jeff Horne, MDOT project manager, at MDOT-Metro-TaylorTSC@Michigan.gov or via the project website comment form. All comments received during the public comment period will be reviewed and considered before the Section 4(f) de minimis determination is finalized.
What is Section 4 (f)?
Section 4(f) is a federal law that helps protect public parks, recreation areas, wildlife refuges and historic sites when transportation projects are built. In general, federal agencies must avoid using these places unless no feasible and prudent alternative exists, and they must work to minimize harm (49 U.S.C. § 303). The North–South Trail 6 is considered a Section 4(f) resource because it is a public recreation facility.’
This study will involve an engineering study and an environmental review to explore different ways to improve the M-85 (Fort Street) and Canadian National (CN) (GTW) railroad at-grade crossing, just north of Van Horn Road in Trenton, Wayne County.
It will look at several possible options, including:
Community members and other stakeholders will have a chance to share their opinions, and their input will help guide the final decision.
Environmental review: February 2025 - January 2027
Construction design: 2027 - 2028
Construction: 2029 -2030
Documents and public meeting information
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