OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. – On June 25 at 11 a.m., the cities of Southfield and Oak Park will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate two major infrastructure and beautification projects.
The event will take place in the Greenfield Plaza parking lot, located near the intersection of 9 Mile Road and Greenfield Road.
The Foster Winter Drive Restoration Project involved the full reconstruction of the roadway between 9 Mile Road and Greenfield Road, which experiences an Average Annual Daily Traffic Count (AADT) of 33,731, serving as a critical regional connector between Southfield, Oak Park, and Detroit.
The road was resurfaced to eliminate potholes and improve drivability for the community.
A new pedestrian crossing was also installed to enhance the walkability, providing a safer connection between the two commercial destinations.
A separate portion of the project will be funded in part by the Patronicity crowdfunding campaign.
This portion will include multiple phases and one major lighting installation featuring multicolored illumination lights and welcome signage that will greet travelers to Southfield heading north and Detroit heading south.
All are invited to join the celebration.