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Macomb Township breaks ground on $22.5M Broughton Road expansion to create new downtown
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk Evan Sery , WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The expansion of Broughton Road is underway, with a total cost of $22.
Macomb Township has begun work on a significant infrastructure project. 5 million. This project aims to create a new downtown area for the community.
The expansion will extend Broughton Road by a mile and a half, connecting it to 24 Mile Road. Planning for this project has been ongoing for decades, indicating its importance to the community. Further details about the project's timeline and expected outcomes are available from the source.
For more information, readers can consult the original report from WXYZ Channel 7.
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Category: local Published: June 23, 2026 Source: WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News Reading time: 1 min
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