First Phase of M-1 Done; Woodward Portion Reopens for Traffic Thursday After Parade

The head of the M-1 Rail project says the first phase of construction between Campus Martius Park and Grand Circus Park in downtown Detroit is done. That section reopens for traffic after the Thanksgiving parade on Thursday.

“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,” Paul Childs, chief operating officer, says in a statement Wednesday.

“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 added. “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.”