What is the DDA doing to alleviate traffic problems?
In 2007, the first step in a huge transportation project to dramatically improve the environment, traffic and property values within Commerce Township began with the upgrade from M-5 to Welch Road on Pontiac Trail which was widened to five lanes to better accommodate traffic flow. A few months later in 2008, construction of Martin Parkway began near M-5 at Pontiac Trail. When complete, Martin Parkway will be a four-lane 35 mph boulevard with four roundabouts from M-5 to Oakley Park Road and a bridge over wetlands at the center of the property. The extension will help alleviate traffic congestion on Welch Road and Pontiac Trail. Construction is also scheduled for Haggerty Road which will increase its width to five lines.
