Chesterfield Township Moves Forward on Long-Awaited Sidewalk Overpass Along 23 Mile

Planned Construction Includes Teardrop-Style Light Poles, Enhanced Visibility and Safety
The Southeast Michigan Chamber of Commerce is pleased to share exciting infrastructure news out of Chesterfield Township, where local leaders are advancing a long-anticipated project to improve walkability and public safety. At its May 27 meeting, the Chesterfield Township Board officially set a public hearing for June 24 to consider the installation of a sidewalk and lighting along 23 Mile Road over the I-94 overpass—a stretch that has long been flagged as dangerous for pedestrians.
Thanks to recent work by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) to reconfigure an on-ramp in the area, the township now has the opportunity to connect an existing sidewalk to a future one on the north side of 23 Mile. The proposed project would also include 18 teardrop-style light poles, enhancing visibility and safety. Chesterfield Township Supervisor Brad Kersten hailed the development as a milestone achievement: “After years and years of discussion, Chesterfield Township is happy to be receiving its first pedestrian crosswalk over I-94… residents will soon be able to safely walk on the north side of 23 Mile Road from Chesterfield Road across I-94 until the sidewalk ends at Shea Mega East.”
This vital improvement comes on the heels of millions of dollars in MDOT infrastructure work already completed at the intersection of 23 Mile and I-94. As the township continues to grow, the Chamber applauds efforts by local leadership to prioritize safe, connected, and walkable communities—a key component of economic development and quality of life.