A new concrete sidewalk will run from the front of the CASL Building, along the grassy island separating parking lots E6 and E7, up to Evergreen Road. There, it will connect to a signalized crossing being built by the City of Dearborn.
Contractors have barricaded off a narrow section of the parking lots on either side of the island, with temporary handicapped parking spots available south of the construction zone. The drive lanes at both ends of the island also are closed to traffic.
Drivers are asked to enter lots E5 and E6 from the entrance across from the University Center. Those wishing to enter lot E7 can use the entrance near the Fieldhouse. Drivers will not be able to drive from lots E5 and E6 to and from E7.
Once the crosswalk is completed, a pedestrian and bike path will be installed from The Union to the Fairlane Center South, as part of an MDOT grant for non-motorized transportation. The Gateway path, crosswalks, landscape and lighting are expected to be completed by November 15.
