Lahser Road just north of 8 Mile Road remains closed to northbound traffic due to recent water main breaks in the 8 Mile & Lahser Road area. Southbound Lahser Road remains open to traffic in the work zone area. Motorists should expect the northbound section of Lahser Road to remain closed through the beginning of next week. Water main repairs have been completed; however, new concrete still needs to be poured and cured on northbound Lahser. More information will be forthcoming as it is available. In the interim, please call the Water Dept at (248) 796-4850 with any additional questions.
Animal Control
The City of Southfield Animal Warden will assist Southfield residents with most animal-related problems or issues on their property or within their immediate living space. Animal warden services include:
- animal bite complaints
- vicious, stray or wild animal concerns (only when wild animals are within a living space)
- barking dogs
- dead animal removal (only on public property)
- animal cruelty cases
The animal warden is also available to offer consultation and assistance in reaching a peaceful resolution in cases that the City does not directly handle. The animal warden is authorized to write citations or tickets and to carry a handgun, shotgun and Taser. The animal warden wears a solid blue uniform clearly marked as “Southfield Animal Warden” on the front and back. Their assigned vehicle is a white van marked with city of Southfield decals.
An animal assistance hotline has been established at 1-248- 796-5410. This line directs callers to areas of the police department that can best help them. The warden’s regular work schedule is Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. If residents have an emergency situation they should call 9-1-1, as this system has enhanced identification and locator capabilities.
Southfield residents may also call the City’s special Eyes on Southfield hotline, 1-248-796-EYES, 24 hours-a-day, seven days-a-week to report dead animals or any code issues.
