Project Summary:

The City of Ferndale is tentatively scheduled to resurface W. Marshall Street, between Woodward Avenue and Allen Road, during the 2021 road construction season (previously summer 2020). The resurfacing project includes:

New Asphalt Paved Street
Bio-Retention Areas for Stormwater Management
Conventional Bike Lanes
Striped On-street Parking
Mid-block Pedestrian Crossings
Curb Extensions
Bicycle Parking
Tree Plantings

The W. Marshall resurfacing project is partially funded by MDOT and SEMCOG through a $373,386 Transportation Alternatives Program grant.

Project plans can be viewed at this link.

FAQ

When is construction scheduled to take place? The tentative construction schedule is for April 19, 2021 to October 9, 2021. The street is slated to be open to traffic in late January 2021. The remaining items on the project, including sodding of lawn areas, tree planting, and site restoration, will be complete by October 9, 2021.
Were there community engagement meetings for this project? Yes, City staff hosted community engagement meetings on Tuesday, February 5, 2019 to gather feedback about the project. Feedback regarding tree plantings, pedestrian crosswalks, bike lanes, bio-retention areas, and on-street parking were incorporated into the plans.

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