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Residents press Eastpointe City Council on Nine Mile 'road diet' and possible roundabout ahead of Oct. 15 forum
Summary
Residents and business owners told the council Oct. 7 they oppose reducing a stretch of Nine Mile to three lanes and a proposed roundabout, citing response‑time and business‑impact concerns. The city will host a public forum Oct. 15 where engineers will present three‑ and five‑lane designs and the comment period will extend a few days after that.
Residents filled public comment periods at the Oct. 7 Eastpointe City Council meeting to press the council on a proposed road diet for Nine Mile Road and a possible roundabout.
Multiple speakers said they had not been adequately consulted and warned the changes would harm the community’s character and local businesses. “We don't want that stupid three lane road,” said Mike Lamod, a longtime resident. Business owners and managers who spoke to residents said construction has already reduced hours and…
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