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The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and its partners have introduced a new conceptual plan for the I-375 project in Detroit. The announcement was made during a community meeting held on November 13 at Eastern Market, which was also available via livestream.

The proposed plan includes building a boulevard between Woodbridge and Clinton streets as part of a phased approach. The area north of Gratiot Avenue is set to be designed and constructed at a later stage. According to MDOT, this plan could result in up to nine acres of excess land being created.

MDOT emphasized that the plan is still under review for feasibility and may require further changes. Any adjustments will be based on feedback collected from future community meetings and stakeholder engagement efforts. The next public meeting is scheduled for early 2026.

Representatives from each partner organization shared information related to their expertise: MDOT discussed road design, safety, and operations; the City of Detroit addressed land use and zoning; Downtown Detroit Partnership focused on urban design recommendations and construction mitigation; while the Kresge Foundation spoke about incorporating community perspectives into the project framework.

A joint statement from all partners highlighted their unified approach:

"The pause in the I-375 project allows us to strengthen the foundation that will make this project truly transformative. MDOT, the City of Detroit, Downtown Detroit Partnership, and The Kresge Foundation have deepened our collaboration to recognize this is not just rebuilding a roadway but that doing the necessary work in rebuilding trust and creating a model for how major infrastructure projects can advance community priorities. Our joint commitment ensures the community will help determine what gets built and how it serves their needs."