A staggering 1,000 crashes occurred along Ford Road near I-275 in Canton during a three-year study, prompting the Michigan Department of Transportation to propose a boulevard solution to improve safety and reduce congestion.

"It's terrible, all day long," said Natalie Everson from Canton, describing the current traffic conditions.

The boulevard would transform Ford Road from Lotz, east of I-275, to just west of Sheldon Road, similar to parts of Woodward Avenue where drivers make U-turns to access businesses on the opposite side.

"Depending on the time of day it can be pretty hectic," said Rudolph Johnson, who lives in Canton.

Canton resident Mackenzie Thompson echoed these concerns.

"It gets chaotic, throughout the day, honestly. It is terrible during rush time, constant stop-and-go t

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