The city of ecorse is seeking a planning grant to study the removal of the at-grade highway-railroad crossings at visger road and salliotte road to restore community connectivity in ecorse and…

The City of Ecorse was awarded a $120,000 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration's Reconnecting Communities Pilot (RCP) Discretionary Grant Program on October 23, 2024. The grant will fund a planning study to assess the feasibility of removing or retrofitting the at-grade highway-railroad crossings at Visger Road and Salliotte Road in Ecorse, Michigan. The goal of the study is to restore community connectivity in Ecorse and the surrounding areas of River Rouge and Detroit by improving mobility, access, and economic development opportunities. The planning activities will include evaluating current traffic patterns, analyzing alternative roadway designs, assessing the impact on freight and passenger mobility, and estimating the costs and economic benefits of the proposed infrastructure changes. The study is scheduled for completion by September 30, 2026.

The city of ecorse is seeking a planning grant to study the removal of the at-grade highway-railroad crossings at visger road and salliotte road to restore community connectivity in ecorse and adjacent communities - river rouge and detroit. The visger and salliotte road highway-railroad grade crossing elimination study will determine the feasibility of redesigning the crossing to improve conditions and restore community connectivity locally and regionally.