A centrally located, fully serviced community built for business growth.

Southfield offers one of the most complete transportation and utility networks in Southeastern Michigan. With strong road access, reliable utilities, and expansive broadband coverage, the City provides the infrastructure businesses need to operate, innovate, and scale.

Transportation & Road Network

Southfield’s location places your business within minutes of major regional destinations and freeways.

• 248 centerline miles of public roadway (540 lane miles) maintained by the City
• Replacement value of the road network: $648 million
• Rapid access to key regional corridors:
  • I-696
  • M-39 (Southfield Freeway)
  • US-10 (Lodge Freeway)
  • US-24 (Telegraph Road)
  • M-102 (Eight Mile Road)
  • Northwestern Highway
• I-275 and I-75 are each about five miles from the City border
• 20 minutes to both downtown Detroit and Detroit Metro Airport

Southfield uses a balanced, data-driven pavement management approach to maintain the entire network efficiently and extend service life.

Public Transportation

A variety of transit options make it easy for employees, students, and visitors to move throughout the region:

• Suburban Mobility Authority Regional Transportation (SMART) regional bus service
• Greyhound intercity transportation
• TOSS (Transportation for Southfield Seniors) program providing essential mobility for older adults and residents with specific needs

Water System

Southfield maintains a modern, citywide water network designed to support both residential and commercial growth.

• 439 miles of water mains
• 19,295 active customers
• 331,072,882 cubic feet of water consumed in 2023–2024
• Fire-protection support through extensive hydrant coverage
• Managed by the Water & Sewer Department and the Southeastern Oakland County Water Authority (SOCWA)