  Blondy Member Username: Blondy Post Number: 1051 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 68.77.163.16 |
According to this article, the Dequindre cut was to be completed this past spring. I have not been down there in a few years, but has any work been done yet? http://www.modeldmedia.com/fea tures/dequindre.aspx | ||
Ndavies Member Username: Ndavies Post Number: 1991 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 129.9.163.106 |
No, there hasn't been any progress on the dequindre cut. They just finished the renovation of the Jefferson overpass. Hopefully work can now begin on the cut. | ||
Cheguevara Member Username: Cheguevara Post Number: 47 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 63.115.132.100 |
For some excellent photos of the Cut and its current state (as of Late June), check out Flickr.com and search for "Dequindre Cut"--recent Flickr "safari" documented it pretty well... | ||
Bobj Member Username: Bobj Post Number: 800 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 65.221.183.220 |
I hope this goes forward! | ||
Fishtoes2000 Member Username: Fishtoes2000 Post Number: 116 Registered: 06-2005 Posted From: 69.14.26.135 |
One of the delays was the Jefferson Bridge construction caused a water main break. That was repaired this spring. I do not know any status beyond that. | ||
Ordinary Member Username: Ordinary Post Number: 6 Registered: 06-2006 Posted From: 63.77.247.130 |
Is this 'Dequindre Cut' the thing that looks like it used to be a below-grade railroad and runs along St. Aubin toward the river from Gratiot? If not, what is that thing? | ||
Neilr Member Username: Neilr Post Number: 298 Registered: 06-2005 Posted From: 68.60.139.212 |
Ordinary, that's it. It goes from south of Jefferson to the northern end of Eastern Market. There have been a number of discussions about its past, present, and (hopefully) its future on the forum. Use the Search Forum feature to read more. The Model Media link provided by Blondy (see above) also gives alot of info. Welcome to the Forum. | ||
Ordinary Member Username: Ordinary Post Number: 7 Registered: 06-2006 Posted From: 63.77.247.130 |
Thanks Neilr. I've been enjoying the discussions a lot. | ||
7milekid Member Username: 7milekid Post Number: 142 Registered: 01-2006 Posted From: 68.61.161.193 |
I hope they never do anything with it, it is awesome down there, so much amazing artwork and history! | ||
Detroitej72 Member Username: Detroitej72 Post Number: 46 Registered: 05-2006 Posted From: 66.184.3.44 |
I second that 7milekid, let it remain in a natural state. Maybe put some trash cans down there however. Sort of an urban nature trail. | ||
Detroitej72 Member Username: Detroitej72 Post Number: 88 Registered: 05-2006 Posted From: 66.184.3.44 |
Just explored the Dequindre Cut this Evening, took some cool pictures. As soon as I figure out how to, I will upload them on this thread. A true oasis in the middle of the city. Hope they keep it the way it is. |
