MDOT public meeting April 10 to discuss I-75 BL project between M-1 and I-75 in Bloomfield Township

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is hosting a public meeting to discuss an overview of the I-75 Business Loop (BL) (Square Lake Road) project between M-1 (Woodward Avenue) and I-75 in Bloomfield Township, Oakland County.

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

When:
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
5:30-7:30 p.m.

Where:
Bloomfield Township Auditorium
4200 Telegraph Road
Bloomfield Township, MI 48303

Project Details:
The Michigan Department of Transportation will be investing $15 million to rebuild the section of I-75 BL (Square Lake Road) between I-75 and M-1 (Woodward Avenue). The project includes rebuilding I-75 BL (Square Lake Road) pavement, drainage improvements, new curb and gutter, signal upgrades, and improving the Opdyke Road/Square Lake Road ramps.

Beginning Monday, April 15, westbound I-75 BL (Square Lake Road) will be closed from I-75 to M-1 (Woodward Avenue) through mid-summer. Once the westbound side is rebuilt, then eastbound I-75 BL (Square Lake Road) will be closed from M-1 (Woodward Avenue) to I-75 through the fall.

Westbound traffic will be detoured further north on I-75 to westbound M-59, then further west through the Woodward Loop to southbound I-75 BL/US-24 Business Route/M-1 (Woodward Avenue) to westbound US-24 BR/Square Lake Road.

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.

Public comment:
Public input is being sought to help MDOT recognize and address any concerns that may result from the project. Please provide concerns and comments by e-mail to Jeff Pitt at [email protected], or by mail or phone to Monica Monsma.

Monica Monsma
MDOT Environmental Services Section
[email protected]
425 West Ottawa St.
P.O. Box 30050
Lansing, MI 48909
517-335-4381