DETROIT (WXYZ) — Detroit celebrated a major milestone Tuesday with the unveiling of a new two-mile stretch of the Joe Louis Greenway and a statue honoring the boxing legend in a new light.

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The expansion brings the total completed greenway to six miles, with six more miles set to open next year. The new segment features a trailhead park near Grand River and Oakman, where excitement filled the air as Mayor Mike Duggan and city officials revealed the latest addition to the project.

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"It is going to be transformational for our entire community," City Councilman Fred Durhal said.

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The full 27-mile loop will eventually connect neighborhoods in Highland Park, Dea

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