Romeo Plank Road Stuck in Gridlock | Detroit News

A stalled $100M road widening project in Macomb Township has left a ghost town vibe, with boarded-up homes and shuttered businesses haunting Romeo Plank Road. Residents like Michael Thursam, displaced through eminent domain, are frustrated—some even want the whole project canceled. A liquor store owner lost his 15-year business to demolition, yet construction hasn’t started. Supervisor Frank Viviano admits it’s embarrassing, blaming federal permit delays and historic district hurdles. While county officials say they’re nearing federal approval and hope to begin work next year, state DOT can’t directly help—and the FHWA remains silent. The wait continues, leaving locals wondering when—or if—the road will ever get built. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b8ea7c566207cc67