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Morning 4: Ford Road to undergo major renovation in Canton Township in 2024 -- and other news

Here are the top stories for the morning of June 21, 2022

Ford Road near I-275 in Canton Township. (MDOT)

Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day. So, let’s get to the news.


Major overhaul of Ford Road in Canton Township to start in 2024: Here’s the plan

If you’ve ever driven down Ford Road in Canton Township, perhaps heading to Ikea to pick up a new table, you’ve probably noticed -- it’s incredibly busy. But relief may be on the way for drivers.

A newly announced project that is slated to begin in 2024 would include a rebuild of Ford Road between Sheldon Road and I-275 (about 2.27 miles) -- with the biggest change being the elimination of left turns. It would turn Ford Road in this stretch into a boulevard.

Read more here.


Why is there a park in St. Clair Shores that only Grosse Pointe Woods residents can access?

There’s a park located in St. Clair Shores that only Grosse Pointe Woods residents can access.

Lake Front Park is in St. Clair Shores but is owned and operated by the City of Grosse Pointe Woods. So, if the park is in St. Clair Shores, why can’t St. Clair Shores residents access it without a guest pass?

Here’s what we learned.


Woman run over by pedal bar in Downtown Detroit

A woman has been hospitalized after disconnecting from a pedal bar in Downtown Detroit, and getting run over by it.

See the report here.


60 years after infamous Alcatraz escape, new photos depict 3 men who remain missing

The U.S. Marshals Service has released updated age progression photos of the three infamous men who pulled off the great escape from Alcatraz more than 60 years ago.

Learn more here.


Weather: Metro Detroit under a heat advisory Tuesday due to record highs



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