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America 250: How two roads in Detroit changed American driving forever
By Ali Hoxie at WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News
· July 1, 2026
· 3 min read
For millions of Americans, the daily commute is a way life. It starts with a cup of coffee and ends on the open road. Two stretches of road right here in Detroit helped shape the way we drive across the United States; Both the Davison Freeway and Woodward Avenue Watch Ali Hoxie's report below Ame...
Key takeaway The historical marker reads "in 1909, Wayne County built the first mile of concrete highway in the world here on Woodward between Six and Seven Mile Roads.
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Published: July 1, 2026 ·
Source: WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News ·
Reading time: 3 min
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