Project Overview:

Sheldon Road to I-275 and the M-153 (Ford Road) & Haggerty Intersection

Anticipated Construction

Start Date: 2028
End Date: 2029

Crash Data

Crashes at several intersections on Ford Road exceed the Michigan average by as much as 186% in some cases. During peak driving times, this heavily travelled road registers some 40,000+ vehicles, entering and exiting businesses along the corridor. All of this activity creates potential conflict points that lead to crashes and significant travel delays. Highlights of analyzed data for the three-year period from July 1, 2016 to July 1, 2019, at several intersections, roadway segments and ramps can be seen in the chart. Reconstruction of Ford Road will remedy these issues through a roadway design that will increase safety and traffic flow. To review the complete report on crash data, click here.

M-53 (Ford Road) Entering
Average Daily Total		 Crash Rate
Intersections With Signals (West to East) Rate Average Over Average
@ Canton Center Road 46,250 3.26 1.14 186%
@ Sheldon Road 40,650 2.99 1.14 162%
@ Morton Taylor Road 34,810 1.34 1.07 25%
@ Lilley Road 45,790 4.13 1.14 262%
@ Haggerty Road 58,500 3.20 1.35 137%
@ Lotz Road 40,900 1.99 1.14 74%
Intersections Without Signals (West to East) Rate Average Over Average
@ Panera Bread/BWW
driveway		 35,570 0.36 0.27 33%

(1) Source: Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG), January 2016.

Project Improvements

To mitigate the crash issues and reduce congestion, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will reconstruct this 2.27 mile section of M-153 (Ford Road). When completed, the new road will improve safety and provide safer access to businesses through these improvements:

  • Eastbound and westbound M-153 (Ford Road) traffic will be separated by a boulevard with at least two through lanes in each direction
  • The continuous center turn lane will be eliminated and crossovers will be added
  • Left turns will be eliminated
  • Several dedicated passenger vehicle/truck turnarounds will be added
  • Traffic signals will be added
  • Continuous ADA-certified sidewalks will be constructed on both sides of the road.
Benefits to the Community
  • Improved safety and traffic flow along M-153 (Ford Road)
  • Safer access to businesses
  • Improved safety and traffic flow at intersections
  • Sidewalks designed for visual impact, personal mobility safety and overall pedestrian safety

Project History

In 2012, the Project Partners hosted their first public meeting for the Canton Twp community to make the case for safety improvements on M-153 (Ford Road). The Traffic and Environmental Study highlighted crash data, noise and other factors in the area bordered by Sheldon, Warren, Lotz, and Cherry Hill roads. The study, road design alternatives and comments from all four public meetings can be found here.

Red drawing of cars in lanes with arrows
Existing Ford Rd Cross Section (Red, Above) (Facing East) Two Through Lanes Shown, Additional Throw Lane East of Lilley Road
Green drawing of cars in lanes with arrows
Proposed Ford Road Cross Section (Green, Above) (Facing East) Two Through Lanes Shown, Additional Through Lane East of Lilley Road

Proposed Intersections

Green boulevard, black streets, red and white cars, and white buildings
Boulevard Design Features
Green boulevard, black streets, red and white cars, and white buildings
M-153 (Ford Road) & Haggarty Road Intersection
Green boulevard, black streets, red and white cars, and white buildings
M-153 (Ford Road) & Lilley Intersection
Green boulevard, black streets, red and white cars, and white buildings
M-153 (Ford Road) Crossover East of Lilley
Green boulevard, black streets, red and white cars, and white buildings
M-153 (Ford Road) & Sheldon Intersection
Green boulevard, black streets, red and white cars, and white buildings
M-153 (Ford Road) Dual Lane Crossover

Project Partners: MDOT, Wayne County, and Canton Twp.