Fort Street
Coverage of Fort Street in the Nexus archive.
- Person shot by police in parking lot of Southgate Meijer, MSP investigating
A person was shot by police in the parking lot of a Meijer store in Southgate on June 27, prompting an investigation led by Michigan State Police. Multiple law enforcement agencies responded, but details about the individual's identity, condition, or the incident's cause remain undisclosed.
- Fort Street construction in Lincoln Park is hurting local businesses as project nears completion
Construction along Fort Street in Lincoln Park has disrupted traffic and limited access to businesses, causing a significant drop in customers for local shops like Taza de Cafe and Albert's Furniture. City officials cite the need to replace aging water mains, but business owners and customers report frustration over prolonged disruptions. The project is expected to finish by mid-July.
- Council asks MDOT to move on Fort Street ‘road diet’
Detroit City Council urges the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) to implement a 'road diet' on Fort Street in Southwest Detroit to improve safety and address community concerns. The project, which would reduce vehicle lanes to prioritize pedestrian and cyclist access, follows a tragic 2025 child fatality and years of advocacy by Council Member Gabriela Santiago-Romero. MDOT is currently conducting a feasibility study for the stretch of Fort Street from Schaefer Highway to Outer Drive.