Monroe and Beaubien Streets crossed paths again on Christmas Eve, as per the Detroit News. The intersection in Detroit’s Greektown swung open to cars after months of closure, hitting the first big marker in a $20 million state-funded makeover. Work kicked off in March and closed Monroe Street to vehicles from Randolph Street all the way to the Interstate 375 Service Drive.
Crews wrapped up fresh concrete walkways. Paths grew wider for people on foot. New fences and barriers went up to help drivers and walkers see better along Monroe Street, which cuts through the heart of this neighborhood.
The Greektown Neighborhood Partnership runs the project with $20 million from the state. This nonprofit pushes to strengthen the area’s economic power and its heritage…