Detroit officials say they’re aiming to improve the safety and quality of life for residents on the city’s southwest side with new truck restrictions.
The restrictions, taking effect Monday, were created following an analysis of truck traffic patterns in the region, according to city officials.
The city said truck traffic will not be allowed on the following roadways:
- Livernois Avenue between West Vernor Highway and Interstate 75 Service Drive
- Dragoon Street between West Vernor Highway and I-75 Service Drive
- Clark Avenue between Toledo Street and I-75 Service Drive
- Scotten Street between Toledo Street and I-75 Service Drive
- West Grand Boulevard between Toledo Street and I-75 Service Drive
- Lonyo Street between St. John Avenue and Michigan Avenue
- Central Street between Parkwood Street and Michigan Avenue
- Toledo Street between Livernois Avenue and Clark Avenue
Only local trucks will be allowed to pass through and make deliveries on the following roadways:
- Central Street between John Kronk Street and Parkwood Street
- Lonyo Street between John Kronk Street and St. John Avenue
- West Vernor Highway between Woodmere Street and Dix Street
- West Vernor Highway between I-75 Service Drive and Livernois Avenue
- Springwells Street between West Vernor Highway and I-75 Service Drive
Trucks will still be allowed on Fort Street, Michigan Avenue, John Kronk Street, Livernois Avenue north of West Vernor Highway, I-75 Service Drive, Dix Avenue, Wyoming Avenue and Miller Street…