Randolph road construction starts soon in downtown Detroit

Between the lines: The changes will add landscaping and signs, improve the sidewalks, slow traffic and update lighting.

• Preliminary work is expected to start in January, with major construction beginning in the spring and finishing in the fall.
• At least some lanes of traffic will remain open in either direction during construction.

Zoom out: Detroit's streetscape program has remade roads dotted across the city, including Warren and Kercheval on the east side and Livernois on the west side. The goal is to make the city more vibrant and safe for pedestrians.

• Street changes often get praise but also receive criticism on design choices, sometimes from those who don't want bike lanes or want them done differently, and businesses who fear losing out on customers during construction.