MDOT community meeting Nov. 7 to discuss updates on I-94 modernization project in Detroit

DETROIT, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is hosting an in-person community meeting on the first phase of the I-94 modernization project between Barrett and Burns avenues. At this meeting, the project team will be sharing current information and seeking feedback about the proposed drainage tunnel and updates to the Iron Belle Trail design. Work is anticipated to start in 2026.

Who:
Community stakeholders
City representatives
Local businesses
Interested residents
MDOT staff and consultants

When:
Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024
6 - 7:30 p.m. Formal presentation will begin at 6:30 p.m.

Where:
Wayne County Community College District
5901 Conner Ave.
Detroit, MI 48213

Accessibility:
Attendees who require mobility, visual, hearing, written, or other assistance for effective participation should contact Orlando Curry at 517-241-7462 or [email protected], 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 information:
The I-94 modernization project is a multi-segment effort to rebuild 7 miles of freeway between I-96 and Barrett Avenue. The project includes modernizing interchanges at Conner Avenue, Gratiot Avenue and M-10 (Lodge Freeway), replacing more than 70 bridges, lengthening entrance and exit ramps, and other operational enhancements to bring the freeway up to modern design standards to improve safety and travel time reliability.