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> From: *Kirby, Lynne (MDOT)* <Kir...@michigan.gov
> <mailto:Kir...@michigan.gov>>
> Date: Mon, May 21, 2012 at 9:44 AM
> Subject: Update: MDOT Project on Jackson/Horon
> To: "Kirby, Lynne (MDOT)" <Kir...@michigan.gov
> <mailto:Kir...@michigan.gov>>

> The purpose of this email is to provide an update on the MDOT project
> to mill and resurface a portion of the I-94 Business Loop (I-94 BL;
> Jackson Ave/Huron St) in the City of Ann Arbor, between I-94 and Main
> Street.

> As you know, this project includes a 4/3 lane conversion, the location
> of which will be between Burwood Ave (located east of Maple Rd) and
> Dexter Ave.  MDOT appreciates the numerous e-mails and communications
> that we have received regarding the proposed changes to this roadways
> laneage.  Over the past month, we have taken the public input
> received, the City of Ann Arbor�s City Council Resolution, the City�s
> previous documented plans for the 4/3 lane conversion, and a letter of
> support from the Washtenaw Area Transportation Study (WATS), all into
> consideration.  MDOT recognizes that all input was from people and
> groups that share our goal of improving the safety and operation of
> the corridor as a whole.

> Based on this input, and after discussing this with the City of Ann
> Arbor, and in a continual desire to improve the safety of the roadway,
> MDOT has concluded that we will proceed with the implementation of the
> 4/3 lane conversion as proposed.   As to when this will occur, please
> know that MDOT has decided to postpone the construction of the I-94 BL
> project till 2014, so as to accommodate for the construction of the
> City of Ann Arbor�s project in 2013, on Miller Road.

> In the mean time, and in order to determine the effectiveness of the
> 4/3 lane conversion, MDOT will collect additional traffic data, both
> before and after its implementation. The data will be used to further
> refine MDOT�s traffic models that are used to predict motorist delay.  
> And, after the conversion is in place, MDOT will evaluate its
> operation and determine whether the safety of the section has been
> improved, and that the motorist delay has not been significantly
> increased.  Please note that, should the 4/3 lane conversion prove not
> to be successful, MDOT may decide to remove it and return the roadway
> back to its original 4 lane configuration.

> We thank you for your interest in this matter, and promise to keep you
> informed as the project progresses.

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