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A view of the clock tower at 11 Mile and John R roads April 8. The streetscape project is part of a larger effort by the city to create a walkable downtown district within the city. Photo by Patricia O’Blenes
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LANES WILL BE REDUCED BETWEEN JOHN R AND LORENZ BY ANDY KOZLOWSKI akozlowski@candgnews.com
MADISON HEIGHTS — Once school is out for summer, construction will start on the roadway and right of way along 11 Mile Road from John R Road to Lorenz Street,
implementing changes that aim to improve safety and walkability. The streetscape project will transition this key artery of the city from four lanes to three lanes, one of which will be a dedicated left-turn lane. City officials believe this will See STREETSCAPE on page 4A
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MADISON HEIGHTS — When it comes to 5Ks in the area, the one in Madison Heights is among the earliest each spring. It’s a chance to get outside with people of all fitness levels, jogging or walking at your own pace along a route that starts and ends in Suarez Friendship Woods, the scenic home of the Red Oaks Nature Center. The 2025 Healthy Heights “Run for the Health of It” 5K run/walk will take place at the park, 30300 Hales St., on Saturday, April 26. Check-in starts at 7:15 a.m., and the race starts at 8 a.m. The admission fee is $35 prior to Race Day and $40 on Race Day, plus $5 for nonresidents. To register online, visit https://bit.ly/RunForTh eHealthOfIt5K25.