M-1 RAIL on time with completion of first phase of construction on Woodward Ave. in Downtown Detroit

M-1 RAIL on time with completion of first phase of construction on Woodward Ave. in Downtown Detroit
Posted: 11/26/14




M-1 RAIL has completed its first phase of construction between Campus Martius Park and Grand Circus Park in downtown Detroit in time for America’s Thanksgiving Parade presented by Art Van. After the floats, clown corps and spectators have departed on Thursday, vehicle traffic will once again be able to travel the Downtown stretch of Woodward Avenue.

“We met our goal of installing a quarter of a mile of new track in both the north-and-southbound lanes of downtown in four months. We said Woodward would be ready in time for the annual Parade, and it is,” said Paul Childs, M-1 RAIL chief operating officer. “We had an aggressive schedule, along with a high standard for maintaining a clean and safe work site; and our skilled construction crews rose to the challenge. We’re pleased to be ready to kick off the holiday season in Detroit.”

“With the exception of some minor tasks, we are done with our work in this area for the year, but will return next year for track work from State St. to Larned,” Childs continued. “Woodward Avenue within the five-block stretch between Campus Martius Park and Grand Circus Park will be open to traffic. That’s really important to the businesses that have been so patient throughout the construction.”

Metro Detroit shoppers venturing downtown for “Black Friday” or the 11th Annual Shop Detroit on Small Business Saturday, Nov., 29 will be able to use Woodward Avenue to visit their favorite Detroit retailers. Starting at 11 a.m. until 4 p.m., Shop Detroit participants will enjoy holiday discounts at retailers located along Woodward Avenue and in the greater downtown area. ........................(more)

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