Horton said MDOT officials continue to view construction of a boulevard near the Kroger Plaza as a way to reduce traffic issues and the number of collisions along the busy stretch of highway. “They (MDOT) explained why the intersection does not meet the criteria for a light.” “A number of (Imlay City) representatives questioned MDOT representatives concerning a traffic light at M-53 and Borland,” Horton said. Ed Priehs, Fire Chief Rick Horton, Interim Police Chief Ron Krueger, and Steven Katenhus of MDOT.īased on that discussion, Craig Horton is not optimistic about what conditions could change in the immediate future to warrant the installation of a signal. Kevin Daley, City Manager Craig Horton, Mayor Joi Kempf, DPW Supt. Those in attendance included 82nd District Rep. The Imlay City Fire Department moved into their new home in late 2020.

On April 23, representatives from MDOT met at the city hall with Imlay City and Lapeer County officials to discuss ongoing traffic issues on Van Dyke - including the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection that connects the city’s new fire hall to the main thoroughfare. IMLAY CITY - The chances of MDOT (Michigan Department of Transportation) installing a traffic signal at the corner of M-53 and Borland Road appear as unlikely now as they were 20 years ago. Representatives from MDOT continue to say that the current traffic flow and rate of serious accidents does not meet the state’s criteria for the installation of a traffic signal at Borland Rd.

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