Detroit construction update

From skyscrapers to jails, here are 11 of the biggest projects in the works from Bedrock. Some exciting projects are set to open this year. From a bridge to Canada to a building that could change the skyline, here are the biggest development projects in the works in Detroit. Taking a look at all the development—or lack thereof—at the Ilitch-owned properties near Little Caesars Arena. Due to rising construction costs, the East Jefferson project will now just have a small-scale Meijer.

And its roof will be imploded in March. The mayor had hoped to use the funds to eliminate all residential blight by Phase one of the project will add over housing units, plus retail and amenities. The six-story hotel, which will also have an upscale restaurant and other amenities, is slated for a late opening.

All the latest news about the 1. Multiple owners have reported declining sales since construction started this summer. The three-tower apartment complex at Anthony Wayne Drive adds beds and ground-floor retail. Construction is expected to start soon. The first phase will add , square feet of new construction to Detroit's East Riverfront. Cadillac Square. The long-term vision for this historic plaza, as envisioned by Rock Ventures, includes transforming the area into a Market Square with food kiosks, an outdoor bar and a permanent market hall.

The square would be lined with cafes and outdoor dining spaces, and Detroit's historic Four Civic Virtues sculptures would be restored to all their original glory. Village Green bought the former Millender Center Apartments in April and is set to finish full renovations of the building located directly across from the Renaissance Center in the summer of next year. The newly renamed Renaissance City Apartments are getting interior makeovers, as is the outdoor Sky Park, which will provide a movie wall, fire pit and grilling stations to residents.

What will Detroit look like in 50 years? After thousands of conversations, in January a team appointed by Mayor Dave Bing unveiled the city's framework for change, recovery and innovation. While it's not a master plan, Detroit Future City is intended to be a collective resource that will influence the city's evolution and development. Under its rubric, empty land becomes fertile ground for urban farms. The city leads in green and blue infrastructure, improving connectivity through land and water resources.

Neighborhoods reclaim their identities and forge new success. This is a vision for Detroit in -- will it become reality? Think entire hackerspace neighborhoods zoned for artisans and creatives to live where they create. One example already in Detroit is Corktown's Ponyride :. Detroit's thriving pockets are islands amid huge swaths of vacant land. The city could repurpose this land into green neighborhoods. Currently blighted neighborhoods would become homes to carbon forests, blue infrastructure projects and urban farms and markets -- allowing residents to possibly live, work and find healthy food without leaving their blocks.

Closer to downtown, green mixed-use neighborhoods with Lafayette Park serving as an example would be connected to the city center via new greenways. Lafayette Park , which has both skyscrapers and co-op townhomes, is a stunning example of green neighborhood creation -- and the buildings designed by renowned architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe still feel modern 50 years later:.

Here's a look at what to expect when Michigan's road construction season gets underway. Road work closes lanes on Conant Street in Detroit, Hamtramck. Pipeline work closes part of Livernois Road in Rochester Hills. I closing this weekend in Oakland County for overpass demolition Both sides of I in Oakland County will close this weekend for beam setting and overpass demolition work.

I closing this weekend in Oakland County for surface treatment after tanker fire Both sides of I in Oakland County will close this weekend for surface treatment needed after a tanker fire damaged the freeway last month. Emergency road work scheduled for M in Utica begins Friday Emergency work begins Friday morning at one of the busiest intersections in Metro Detroit. Northbound I in Madison Heights expected to remain closed through Wednesday MDOT said they are working to fix the issue and the lanes, but this will be an extensive project.

MDOT holds press briefing concerning emergency road repairs on I at I in Madison Heights The closure is expected last through Wednesday, when the freeway will open to a single lane, but the closure could last longer pending on weather.

Intermittent lane closures to affect several Ann Arbor streets starting Wednesday Several streets will be going down to one lane through the first week of August for road improvements. Big stretch of I in Metro Detroit closed this weekend for bridge work A big traffic shutdown is taking place with 19 miles of Interstate 75 closing this weekend. Weekend bridge work to close big stretch of I in Metro Detroit Bridge demolition and construction will close about 19 miles of I this weekend in Metro Detroit.

MDOT lifting lane restrictions to ease Michigan holiday weekend travel MDOT is pausing work and lifting traffic restrictions across the state to help ease travel ahead of Independence Day weekend. A new tunnel will collect stormwater drainage from the corridor to support safe travel.

I has three lanes open in each direction from Coolidge Highway to 13 Mile Road with the exception of intermittent lane restrictions for punchlist work. Eastbound and westbound 12 Mile Road at I will have single left lane stationary daily closures 7 a. The following projects are not part of the I Modernization project, however are in adjacent areas.

Slides, reference information, and a recording of the presenation are posted in the Segment 3 Resources page. Once complete, the interchange will be safer for all! The left lane of eastbound and westbound 14 Mile Road will remain closed east of I through mid-summe r as crews await equipment arrival to complete the required signal installation and open all lanes. Stay up-to-date with information about the project by signing for email blasts or following our social media channels.

Starting at 9 a. Weather permitting, landscaping crews will begin vegetation planting along I in Oakland County during the months of October, November, and December. For healthy planting sustainability, additional work will take place in the spring.

The plantings will occur approximately along the 8-mile stretch of I between Coolidge Highway and 14 Mile Rd. The plantings are part of the freeway modernization project that reconstructed a section of I during the and construction seasons.