The City of Detroit announced Wednesday new restrictions that will reroute commercial trucks away from residential areas starting Monday, October 7th, with targeted police enforcement to ensure compliance.

Southwest Detroit residents have long dealt with the noise, pollution, and safety concerns from heavy truck traffic. Some roads, like Vernor Highway, see more than 700 trucks per day.

"It's very loud and it's very disturbing," Michella King said.

"There has to be a sensible approach to making it livable," Scott Brines said.

Community members like Deb Sumner, who grew up in the area, welcome the city's action after decades of truck traffic disrupting their neighborhoods.

"I grew up here and trucks have been part of my life for decades," Sumner said.

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