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Mayor Duggan Announces Plans, Security, and Road Closures for NFL Draft in Detroit

Mar 27, 2024 | 4:07 PM

Photo: Mandi Wright ~ USA TODAY NETWORK

DETROIT, March 27, 2024 ~ With 30 days left to go before the NFL Draft in Detroit, Mayor Mike Duggan announced city plans and road closures for the highly-anticipated sports experience. The main event will take place April 25-27 from Campus Martius to Hart Plaza, with road closures related to the draft in Detroit lasting from March 29 to May 7.

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