Construction to begin on Dequindre Cut trail extension in July

Model D, 7/9/2009

The Dequindre Cut is about to slice through some blighted empty lots on its way to the Detroit Riverfront.

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Construction on the Dequindre Trail Extension, which will connect the first phase of the Dequindre Cut from Woodbridge south to Atwater, will begin in July and be complete by the end of the year.

The Dequindre Trail will look much the same as the Dequindre Cut in terms of lighting, benches and landscaping -- but will be at-grade, rather than below. The trail is a mere 800 feet, but its construction will be welcome relief to roller bladers and cyclists that have been forced to rumble over the East Riverfront district's often-rough roads now connecting the Cut to the RiverWalk.

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