Construction Updates

Preparing for work on both sides of The Lodge freeway

To hear a recorded message with the latest project construction updates, please call (313) 874-2488.

Henry Ford Hospital Campus Progress

This spring, we expect construction crews to start the demolition process of a vacant former office building, located at 2850 W. Grand Blvd., to help make way for our major hospital expansion. To prepare to take the building down, crews will first put up fencing around the site.

As part of this process, starting Monday, April 15, there will be slight impacts to traffic, including:

• The closure of the bike lane and right turn lane on eastbound West Grand Boulevard (directly in front of the building).
• The closure of the far-right lane on the southbound Lodge Service Drive between West Grand Boulevard and the M-10 entrance ramp (on the side of the building).
• Some public street parking and sidewalks in this small footprint may also be impacted.

These lanes will be closed for the duration of the demolition process, which could take a few months from start to finish. We appreciate your support and patience as you plan your trips to and from our Detroit facilities.

Henry Ford Health + Michigan State University Health Sciences Research Center Progress

Beginning in mid-May, construction crews are expected to begin site preparation of the future Henry Ford Health + Michigan State University Health Sciences Research Center, located in a portion of a parking lot on Third Street just across the street from Henry Ford’s headquarters. Once the site preparation is complete, crews will then begin work on the building’s foundation. Those in the area should expect an increase in truck traffic and construction-related noise through the summer.

This also means the Third Street parking lot across from our headquarters located at One Ford Place will be reduced to half capacity. Starting Monday, May 6, drivers will both enter and exit from the south entrance (formerly the exit-only gate), and the north entrance will be for construction vehicles only. There will still be plenty of parking available for anyone who needs it, including patients; however, overflow parking will be available in the Baltimore Avenue parking garage for those coming to One Ford Place for work or meetings.

We encourage you give yourself plenty of time when planning the visits. We appreciate your patience and support.

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