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Nine Mile Pathway Project Plans (Final Design Plans)

The City of Novi is planning to construct a pathway on the north side of Nine Mile Road to provide a continuous pathway between Meadowbrook Road and Haggerty Road. This project is part of the City’s commitment to fill the gaps in the pathway network throughout the City.

 The improvements include:

• Installation of a 6–foot wide non-motorized pathway on the north side of Nine Mile Road between Meadowbrook Road and Haggerty Road.
• A “mid-block” crossing at Sunrise Blvd to provide a connection to the sidewalk at the southwest corner of Nine Mile and Sunrise.

This project was identified as the top priority by the Walkable Novi Committee and documented in the latest version of the Pathway and Sidewalk Prioritization Analysis and Process 2010 Update. Completion of this segment will provide an alternate means of transportation that will benefit residents and businesses in Novi by connecting a large residential area with nearby non-motorized pathway systems such as the I-275 pathway.

Frequently Asked Questions

When will construction begin?

The City of Novi’s contractor is scheduled to begin construction on the Nine Mile Pathway Project from Meadowbrook to Haggerty Roads on Monday, October 3, 2011. A six-foot wide concrete pathway will be constructed from Meadowbrook to Haggerty. During construction the Contractor will have equipment on the shoulders, and intermittent lane closures with flaggers for equipment moving in the traveled roadway during most work days. Access to drives and side streets will be maintained throughout construction.

How was this project selected and why is the proposed pathway on the north side of Nine Mile Road? Why not locate the pathway on the south side of Nine Mile Road?

This project was identified as the top priority by the Walkable Novi Committee due to its future connection to the I-275 regional pathway, proximity to a dense population, public interest, connection of existing gaps, and because it will provide access to destinations (such parks, schools, and places of worship). A map showing the proposed path and the connection to other pathways can be found by clicking here. The path is being constructed on the north side of Nine Mile because it will minimize the impacts to trees and berms and decrease the number of potential easements required for the project. The construction of the pathway on the south side of Nine Mile Road would require the removal of several berms, more tree removals, and require more easements (primarily for grading) resulting in a higher project cost.

Will the pathway be asphalt or concrete?

The pathway will be concrete. There are no boardwalks proposed as part of the project.

Will the City require easements for this project?

All easements necessary for the project have been acquired. Following the open house, the City eliminated many easements and has worked to reduce the extent of the easements still required.

Will there be impacts to trees?

There will be tree impacts as part of the project; however the City has worked to refine the design to minimize property and tree impacts to the extent feasible.

What will be installed at the crossing at Sunrise?

Sidewalk stubs will be installed on each side of Nine Mile, a crosswalk will be painted across Nine Mile, and appropriate pedestrian crossing signage will be installed to facilitate a mid-block crossing of Nine Mile. This crossing will connect residents who live on the south side of Nine Mile to the new pathway.

Additional questions are answered in the Annual Pathway Gap Program FAQ.
Annual Pathway Gap Program FAQ