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Newburgh Project in Westland Gets Approval

Westland, MI - On Monday, January 6, 2014, at the first Westland City Council Meeting of the new year, City Council members approved a contract with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) for resurfacing work along Newburgh Road.

The resurfacing project will consist of work along Newburgh Road from Palmer Road to Cherry Hill and will include concrete pavement repair, a sidewalk ramp and pavement marking.

"We are pleased to be partnered with MDOT to maintain good, working conditions of our roads and sidewalks. With these harsh Michigan winters taking a toll on our roads, it is important to be able to keep up with the resurfacing demands," said Mayor William Wild.

The total estimated cost of the project is $710,500 with federal funds paying $581,500. This will leave the city with a bill of $129,000 for the resurfacing project.

The pre-construction meetings are slated to begin in mid-January with resurfacing scheduled to commence in May of 2014 and completed by early July of 2014. There is also a separate project for road reconstruction and traffic signal work on Cherry Hill Road, west of Newburgh, that is slated to start in early July of 2014, and is expected to be completed by mid-October, 2014. The two projects are being coordinated to provide the least impact on traffic and motorists.

For more information, contact Aubrey Berman, Administrative Secretary, at (734) 467-3200.

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".