Traffic & Transit
MDOT Plans New Traffic Signals On Woodward In Birmingham: Report
According to the report, state officials plan to add new pedestrian signals on Woodward between Forest Avenue and Brown Street.
BIRMINGHAM, MI — Pedestrian signals and a flashing crosswalk sign is coming to a busy stretch of road in Birmingham, WXYZ reported.
According to the report, the Michigan Department of Transportation plans to install a pedestrian countdown signal on the southbound side of Woodward, between Forest and Brown. They're also planning to add a signal on the northbound side, but it will only stop traffic if a pedestrian presses the button.
Two people were struck and killed this year crossing Woodward, including a woman in September.
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