EASTPOINTE, Mich. (WXYZ) — Eastpointe City Council members voted 4-1 Tuesday night against a controversial proposal to narrow part of 9 Mile Road from five lanes to three between Tuscany Avenue and Kelly Road.

The plan, known as a "road diet," sparked years of debate among business owners and residents who said it would hurt local businesses and cause traffic backups.

Watch Peter Maxwell's video report below: Eastpointe City Council rejects controversial 9 Mile Road diet plan

"I am thrilled. Thrilled," said Alexis Cimini, an Eastpointe resident who lives near 9 Mile Road.

The proposed road diet would have reduced that section of 9 Mile Road from five lanes to one lane in each direction with a center turn lane. Supporters said the plan would create more of a downtown atmosphere for Ea

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