LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — A new project is underway to slow drivers down on a stretch of Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in Lansing that has long been the scene of speeding cars, reckless driving, and crashes.
Just over a month ago, 13 people were injured and a 15-year-old boy died in a street racing crash involving five vehicles on MLK Jr. Blvd. at Pierce Rd. Now, the Michigan Department of Transportation is gearing up to begin construction on four pedestrian refuge islands, which state and local leaders hope will get drivers to slow down.
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The islands will be installed between Victor Ave. and Cavanaugh Rd.
“I am extremely grateful for MDOT’s work in installing these pedestrian islands along South Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard,” said Lansing Mayor Andy Schor. “It’s another step forward in making this area safer for both pedestrians and drivers. This stretch sees many people crossing here, and these islands will help provide a safer area for those who need to cross the road.”…