Macomb Township Road Project Stalls, Leaving Homes and Businesses Boarded Up
A long-delayed road widening project on Romeo Plank Road in Macomb Township, Michigan, has left homes and businesses boarded up or demolished, with residents expressing frustration over the prolonged standstill. The project, intended to expand the road to five lanes…
Detroit, MI, August 11, 2026 —
MACINTOSH TOWNSHIP, MI – A major road widening project on Romeo Plank Road in Macomb Township has stalled, leaving a trail of boarded-up homes and demolished businesses, and sparking frustration among local residents.
The extensive project, aimed at expanding Romeo Plank Road to five lanes and incorporating a new roundabout, has been significantly delayed due to ongoing federal permitting issues. These hurdles include reviews for environmental assessments and considerations related to historical districts.
The prolonged standstill has visibly impacted the community. Several properties along the proposed construction route have been either boarded up or demolished, standing as stark symbols of the project’s indefinite pause. While some residents were displaced from their homes through the use of eminent domain to facilitate the eventual construction, the current lack of progress has exacerbated the disruption.
The Macomb County Department of Roads has indicated that they are actively working to resolve the federal permitting matters. Officials anticipate receiving the necessary federal approvals in the coming months. Following this expected approval, the department hopes to commence construction on the Romeo Plank Road expansion potentially as early as next year.
The exact timeline for when construction will begin remains contingent upon the successful navigation of the remaining federal review processes. Residents are awaiting further developments regarding the project’s future.
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