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MDOT, City of Westland Partner to Reconstruct 

High-Crash Rate Intersection 

 
Westland, MIOne of Westland's historically troubled motorist spots will undergo road construction and traffic signal work in July. Cherry Hill Road, west of Newburgh has come in top 10 for high crash intersections in the state.

 

On Monday, November 4th the Westland City Council approved a contract between the City of Westland and the Michigan Department of Transportation for road reconstruction and traffic signal work. Capital for this project will come from federal funding, the City of Westland and Wayne County.

 

According to a crash analysis of the site, with data obtained from the Traffic Improvement Association (TIA), there have been 93 crashes in 36 months at the intersection, making the critical crash rate double that of crashes in the state of Michigan.

 

"The safety of our citizens and visitors has always been a top priority for my Administration. When I hear that there have been 27 crashes in 2013, and 40 in 2012 at this location alone, I know that we need to come up with a solution immediately," said Mayor Wild.

 

Construction on the intersection is slated to start in early July of 2014, and is expected to be completed by mid-October, 2014. Private utility relocation will begin before the road project, starting this winter or early next spring.

 

"The partnership with MDOT has given us the opportunity to address this problem with an emphasis on best practices for drivers safety, while allowing us to move forward without delay," added the Mayor. "The new design will improve traffic flow and make the intersection safer."

 

The upcoming project will not only consist of the reconstruction of the intersection of Cherry Hill and Newburgh Road, but the west side of Cherry Hill will also be widened from four to five lanes, and there will be an area at the west end of the project which transitions the road from the newly built five-lane road to the existing two-lane road.  Other features of the project include, a new traffic signal installation at the intersection, drainage improvements and sidewalk enhancements.  

 

The estimated cost of the project is $1,000,000. The State, through federal funding, has approved to pay 81.85% of the total costs of construction, or $960,000. The City and Wayne County have agreed to split the remaining $213,000 of the project, with a total cost to the City at $106,500. The project is currently being bid out and the City does not yet have a contractor.

 

There is also a separate project on Newburgh Road from Palmer to Cherry Hill that is scheduled to commence in May of 2014 and completed by early July of 2014.  The two projects are being coordinated to provide the least impact on traffic and motorists. 


For more information, please contact Administrative Secretary Aubrey Berman


The City of Westland is the 10th largest city in Michigan with a population of over 84,000. The city's residential development is an excellent blend of single family homes, apartments and condominiums.  The broad selection of housing opportunities is complimented by over 1500 acres of well-maintained parks and nature trails as well as a highly rated municipal golf course. Also available is a skate park, ice arena, a state-of-the-art Library and novel city park themes that are fun and family-friendly.

 

Westland has the location, land, infrastructure, and leadership, under Mayor William R. Wild to attract new industry and help existing businesses redevelop properties and to maintain competitiveness in today's global economy. Six modern platted industrial parks on 320 acres are served by class "A" internal roads, with up to date utilities and rail access available within two of the parks.  Westland is conveniently located within the center of southeastern Michigan's expressway system, minutes north of Detroit Metropolitan Airport, and ideally located between downtown Detroit and Ann Arbor. 

 

Westland is the area's premier "Shopping and Dining Destination". Westland Shopping center, one of the country's original four regional malls, boasts 80 retail stores and has anchored Westland's commercial district for more than 30 years. Westland's diversity and progressive planning offers residents a wide variety of life experiences, and make Westland truly the "All American City".  


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