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Birmingham residents blame city and contractors for bumpy, flooding street upgrade
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk Darren Cunningham , WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News
· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details on the situation are available from local news sources, including WXYZ Channel 7.
A major upgrade is underway on a street in Birmingham that connects Woodward Avenue to Adams Road. The project has sparked controversy among residents, who are unhappy with the progress so far. Half of Wimbleton Drive is currently under construction.
Residents are expressing concerns about the quality of the work being done. They are blaming both the city and contractors for the issues with the upgrade. Further details on the situation are available from local news sources, including WXYZ Channel 7.
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Category: local Published: June 24, 2026 Source: WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A major upgrade is underway on a street in Birmingham that connects Woodward Avenue to Adams Road. The project has sparked controversy among residents, who are unhappy with the progress so far. Half…
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