Transformation begins: 15 photos of Red Wings arena, M-1 Rail development

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The red containers form the shape of the arena and will be the site of Thursday’s groundbreaking.

Woodward Avenue near downtown is almost unrecognizable.

That’s because crews are building the $140 million M-1 rail for streetcars and laying groundwork for a new $450 million Red Wings arena.

On Thursday, crews will break ground for the arena.
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Here’s what construction and preparation look like now. All photos by Steve Neavling

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The footprint of the new Red Wings arena.
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A recently painted mural for the arena groundbreaking.
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Artists work on one of several murals for the Red Wings arena groundbreaking.
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The red containers mark the spot of the arena construction.
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Crews set up for the groundbreaking. 
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This will be the heart of the Red Wings arena and adjacent entertainment district along Woodward.
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Some commentary.
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Crews are breaking up Woodward to prepare for M-1 rails.
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Woodward is closed at Grand Circus Park.
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Looking south on Woodward.
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Some of the M-1 rails are stored along Woodward near the new arena site.
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A lot of construction equipment lines Woodward.
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The footprint of the M-1 Rail, looking south on Woodward.
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Woodward near Mack Avenue.

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Steve Neavling lives and works in Detroit as an investigative journalist. His stories have uncovered corruption, led to arrests and reforms and prompted FBI investigations.

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