REDFORD TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Neighbors in Redford are raising concerns about a missing crosswalk signal at the busy intersection of Beech Daly and Glendale — just a few blocks from Thurston High School.
The signal has been out of service for weeks with no replacement in sight, leaving pedestrians at risk every time they try to cross.
“When I walk my dog I have to stand there for a minute and just check the lights before we go out in the road because I don’t want to be on the hood of a car,” said Joel, a concerned resident who lives near the intersection.
Residents say the broken signal is a serious safety hazard — and they want it fixed fast.
“I’m surprised there hasn’t been an accident there yet,” Joel said.
Who’s responsible?
Local 4 went to Redford Township Hall to find out what’s being done. The township supervisor was unavailable, but his secretary said the crosswalk signal isn’t the township’s responsibility — pointing instead to Wayne County.
When Local 4 reached Wayne County, officials said crews are backed up due to recent storms but confirmed the location is on their work list.
“There’s no sign of anybody doing anything about it,” Joel said.
Local 4 also alerted the Redford Police Department about the issue. Police said they would look into it.
In the meantime, residents and pedestrians are urged to use extra caution when crossing at Beech Daly and Glendale.