(Michigan City, IN) - The City of Michigan City has gone to work to improve a road close to three major retailers after some had described it as being in horrible condition.

In response to these complaints, the city took ownership of Meijer Drive and repaved the road in front of the Michigan City Meijer, Lowe’s, and Menards in its entirety.

Mayor Duane Parry worked aggressively for the city to acquire the road and repave it two weeks after its ownership had been transferred, according to the Mayor's Office.

Assistance was provided by the city’s Redevelopment Commission, the Board of Public Works and Safety, and engineer Brad Minnick. The same parties are also involved in seeking permission from the state and property owners to extend Meijer Dr. to the nearby Walmart access.