The plans for Nine Mile Road moving forward will involve five lanes instead of a road diet that would have narrowed a section of it to three lanes.

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EASTPOINTE — While many residents thought the discussion of the proposed Nine Mile Road diet was over, the Eastpointe City Council took up the issue again at its Nov. 18 meeting.

The plan, which would reduce the number of lanes on Nine Mile Road between Tuscany Avenue and Kelly Road, has been met with strong opposition from residents. In October, more than 45 residents spoke out about the plan at a public forum hosted by the city.

A similar proposal came before the City Council in 2024, during Phase 2 of the project — which affected Nine Mile Road between Gratiot and Tuscany avenues — however, it was ultimately voted do

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