Road and Lane Closures

When: 7 a.m. Saturday, June 28 – 5 p.m. Thursday, July 3, 2025

Why: Granger Construction will be closing the westbound lane of Hill Street for a crane to place a buck hoist.

Detour route and other travel impacts:

• Westbound vehicles traveling on Hill Street will be detoured north on East University Avenue, west on South University Avenue, south on Tappan Avenue, and back to Hill Street.
• Eastbound vehicles will not be affected.
• Sidewalk traffic on the north side of Hill Street will be detoured to the south side of the street.

For the safety of all, please reduce speeds and drive cautiously through or around the area. The city thanks all in advance for their patience.

Contact:

Zack Kulpinski, Right-Of-Way Inspector, 517.474.3119 | zkulpinski@a2gov.org

When: 7 a.m. Monday, June 23 - 5 p.m. Thursday, July 3, 2025

Why: Tanner Excavating will be constructing utility leads in Detroit Street for connection to a new building.

Detour route and other travel impacts:

• Northbound Detroit Street vehicles will be detoured east on East Kingsly Street then north on North Division Street back to Detroit Street.
• Southbound Detroit Street vehicles will be detoured West on Beaks Street then south on North Fifth Avenue then east on East Kingsley Street back to Detroit Street.
• Pedestrian traffic will be maintained on the east side of Detroit Street.
• Emergency vehicles are advised to follow the posted detour, however, access to driveways within the closure will be maintained.

For the safety of all, please reduce speeds and drive cautiously through or around the area. The city thanks all in advance for their patience.

Contacts

City: Adam Chludzinski, Project Engineer, 734.794.6410 ext. 43651, achludzinski@a2gov.org

Contractor: Pat Tanner, Project Manager, 734.260.9715, tanner@tanner-excavating.com

When: 7 a.m. Monday, June 30 – 5 p.m. Friday, July 25, 2025

Why: Richard Brothers Painting, on behalf of PCI, will be closing Maynard Street to paint the parking structure.

Detour route and other travel impacts:

• Northbound vehicles traveling on Maynard Street will be detoured west on East William Street, north on Thompson Street, to East Liberty Street.
• Vehicles traveling on East Liberty Street will be detoured south on Thompson Street, east on East William Street, to Maynard Street.
• Maynard Street Parking Structure entrance/exit will be fully closed. Vehicles needing to use the parking structure will be detoured to the Thompson Street entrance/exit.
• Maynard Street will be closed during the day and open at night.
• Sidewalk traffic on the east and west side of Maynard Street will be detoured intermittently.

For the safety of all, please reduce speeds and drive cautiously through or around the area. The city thanks all in advance for their patience.

Contact:

Zack Kulpinski, Right-Of-Way Inspector, 517.474.3119 | zkulpinski@a2gov.org

When: 7 a.m. Monday, June 30, 2025 - 5 p.m. Friday, July 11, 2025

Why: Placement of new water main and restoration of the intersection for Art Fair, 2025.

 Detour route and other travel impacts:

The detour for this closure will be the same as used for the State Street construction project located between South University and East William Street. 

• Vehicles traveling northbound should follow the posted detour of Hill Street to South Forest Avenue to Washtenaw Avenue (Business Route 94) to Geddes Road to North University Avenue.
• Vehicles traveling southbound should follow the posted detour of North University to Geddes Road to Washtenaw Avenue (Business Route 94) to South Forest Avenue to Hill Street.
• Cyclists traveling northbound should follow the posted detour of Packard Road to South Division Street to East William Street.
• Cyclists traveling southbound should follow the posted detour of East William Street to South Division Street to Packard Road.
• Pedestrians should follow the posted detour routes when sidewalks are closed to use.  

For the safety of all, please reduce speeds and drive cautiously through or around the area. The city thanks all in advance for their patience.

Contact:

Christopher Wall, Project Manager, Engineering; cwall@a2gov.org; 734.947.2607

When: 7 a.m. Tuesday, July 1 - 5 p.m. Monday, July 7, 2025 

Why: Concrete Sidewalk Replacement for University of Michigan Development

Detour route and other travel impacts:

• Northbound Washtenaw Avenue will be reduced to one lane between Geddes Avenue and Palmer Drive.
• Pedestrians and cycling detour traveling on the northbound Washtenaw Avenue will detour west on Geddes Avenue, then east on southbound Washtenaw Avenue, then following signage of bike and pedestrian detour through University of Michigan Campus between Washtenaw Avenue and Observatory Street.

For the safety of all, please reduce speeds and drive cautiously through or around the area. The city thanks all in advance for their patience.

Contacts

Ron Alburtus, Superintendent – Eagle Excavating, Inc, 810-691-2160, ralburtus@eeifield.com         

City: Raeven Bobo, Project Engineer, 734.794.6410 ext. 43635, Rbobo@a2gov.org 

*Extended closure - When: 7 a.m. Monday, June 16 - 5 p.m. Thursday, July 3, 2025

Why: East Edge Excavating will be constructing utility leads in East William Street for connection to a new building.

Detour route and other travel impacts:

• Eastbound East William Street vehicles will be detoured north on South Fourth Avenue then east on East Liberty Street then south on Thompson Street back to East William Street.  Once work is completed in the middle of East William Street on June 25th, the Eastbound lane will be opened to regular traffic and the detour removed.
• Westbound East William Street vehicles will be detoured north on South Division Street then west on East Liberty Street then south on South Fifth Avenue back to East William Street.
• Eastbound East William Street bicycle traffic will be detoured south on South Fifth Avenue then east on Packard Street then north on South Division Street back to East William Street.
• Westbound East William bicycle traffic will be detoured south on South Division Street then west on Packard Street then north on South Main Street back to East William Street.
• Pedestrian traffic will be maintained on the south side of East William Street.
• Emergency vehicles are advised to follow the posted detour, however, access to driveways within the closure will be maintained.

For the safety of all, please reduce speeds and drive cautiously through or around the area. The city thanks all in advance for their patience.

Contacts

City: Adam Chludzinski, Project Engineer, 734.794.6410 ext. 43651, achludzinski@a2gov.org

Contractor: Jim Davis, VP/Director of Operations, 248.376.9418, Jim@eastedgemi.com

When: 7 a.m. Monday, June 16 - 7 a.m. Monday, June 30, 2025

Why: Sommerset Paving and Doan Construction Co. will be. will be removing and replacing identified areas of the path located along the south side of East Eisenhower Parkway.

Detour or other travel impacts: 

• Far eastbound lane of East Eisenhower Parkway between Service Drive and Packard Street will be closed during construction.
• Pedestrians and Cyclists will be detoured to the north side path at Stone School Road and Packard Street.
• Emergency vehicle access will be maintained.

For the safety of all, please reduce speeds and drive cautiously through or around the area. The city thanks all in advance for their patience.

Contacts        

City: Andrea Wright, Project Manager | 734.794-6410 ext. 43674 | AWright@a2gov.org 

Other: Nelson Boatright, Project Superintendent, Cadillac Asphalt | 734.260.7445 | Nelson.Boatright@cadillacasphalt.com

When: 9 a.m. Monday, June 16 - 5 p.m. Monday, June 30, 2025 

Why: Water main construction at the intersection of Pauline Boulevard and South Seventh Street

Detour route and other travel impacts:

• Vehicles traveling Southbound on South Seventh Street will turn right onto West Liberty Street, continue west on West Liberty Street to Stadium, then detour south on Stadium, to South Seventh Street.
• Northbound vehicles traveling on South Seventh Street will turn left on Stadium and continue north then detour east on West Liberty Street, to South Seventh Street.
• Emergency vehicles are advised to follow the posted detour, however, access to driveways within the closure will be maintained.

For the safety of all, please reduce speeds and drive cautiously through or around the area. The city thanks all in advance for their patience.

Contacts 

City: Nicholas Bayley, Project Manager, 734.794.6410 ext. 43685 | Nbayley@a2gov.org 

Contractor: Cliff Rhodes, Project Manager, 586.254.2040 | crhodes@dansexc.com

When: *New start and end dates, 9 a.m. Monday, June 9 - 5 p.m. Friday, July 11, 2025

Why: City contractor Fonson will be installing underground watermain work.

Detour route and other travel impacts:

• Southbound vehicles traveling on Stadium Boulevard will continue south on Stadium Boulevard then west on West Liberty Street to South Maple Road.
• Northbound vehicles will be detoured east on West Liberty Street to north on Stadium Boulevard.
• Emergency vehicles are advised to follow the posted detour.
• Access to driveways within the closure will be maintained.

For the safety of all, please reduce speeds and drive cautiously through or around the area. The city thanks all in advance for their patience.

Contact          

City: Francisca Chan, Project Manager, 734.794.6410 ext. 43701 | fchan@a2gov.org

When: 7 a.m. Tuesday, May 27 - 5 p.m. Friday, August 22, 2025

Why: This closure will accommodate the installation of roundabouts, pavement removal and replacement, public utility work, associated sidewalk, sidewalk ramp and crosswalk improvements.

Detour route and other travel impacts:

• Northbound vehicles traveling on Nixon Road will be detoured east on Plymouth Road, then north on Green Road to Nixon Road.
• Southbound vehicles traveling on Nixon Road will be detoured east on Green Road, then west on Plymouth Road to Nixon Road.
• Emergency vehicles are advised to follow the posted detour, however, access to driveways within the closure will be maintained.

Contacts

Felipe Uribe-Duque, Wade Trim Construction Engineer, furibe@wadetrim.com, 734.489.3379

Eli Walters, Wade Trim Field Inspector, ewalter@wadetrim.com, 989.494.2431

When: 9 a.m. Monday, April 28–3 p.m. Monday, June 30, 2025

Why: Doan Construction Co. will begin performing pavement removal and installing new ramps and median islands, followed by city forces who will install rectangular rapid flashing beacons.

Detour route and other travel impacts:

• Intermittent lane closures will be in place while work is occurring on Jackson Avenue between Maple Road and East Huron Street, and East Huron Street between Revena Boulevard and Seventh Street. Flagging operations will be used as needed.
• The bike lane will be impacted to accommodate so “share the road” signs will be in place.

When: Miller Road includes Closure of Newport Road Intersection, 7 a.m. Monday, April 28–8 p.m. Saturday, May 31, 2025

Full Closure of Miller Avenue, Newport Road through Seventh Street, March 24–July 7, 2025

Why: Fonson Company will be installing water main, stormwater drains, road curbs and pavement for the Miller Avenue Rehabilitation project.

Detours and other traffic impacts:

• Newport Road can be accessed via North Maple Road, Bird Road, or Sunset Road.
• All lanes of Miller Avenue will be closed to traffic from Newport Road through and including Seventh Street.
• Eastbound traffic will travel south on North Maple Road, then east on Dexter Avenue, then east on West Huron Street, then north on North First Street back to Miller.
• Westbound traffic will travel south on North First Street, then west on West Huron Street, then west on Dexter Avenue, then north on North Maple Road back to Miller.

The following intersections with Miller Avenue will also be closed:

• Linda Vista Street
• Wesley Street
• Pomona Road
• Red Oak Road
• Arborview Boulevard
• Seventh Street

Cyclists who normally use Miller Avenue are advised to travel to and from downtown Ann Arbor via Dexter Avenue, South Revena Boulevard and West Washington Street. 

Local and emergency vehicle access will be maintained. Pedestrian traffic will be maintained, with detours posted as necessary during sidewalk replacement work.

When: 7 a.m. Friday, May 5-7 p.m. Friday, July 11, 2025

Why: This closure will allow pavement removal and replacement, utility work, associated sidewalk, sidewalk ramp and crosswalk improvements.

Detour and other travel impacts:

• State Street will be closed to traffic in both directions north of South University Avenue and south of East William Street.
• Prior to the Ann Arbor Art Fair, the intersection of South University and State Street, and North University Avenue between State Street and Thayer Street will be closed for a set duration to accommodate water main installation. A separate notification will be issued to inform the public of the new traffic pattern that will take place at that time.

During construction, traffic will be restricted to emergency vehicles, refuse pickup and mail delivery.

The following detours will be in place:

• Vehicles traveling northbound should follow the posted detour of Hill Street to South Forest Avenue to Washtenaw Avenue (Business Route 94) to Geddes Road to North University Avenue. 
• Vehicles traveling southbound should follow the posted detour of North University to Geddes Road to Washtenaw Avenue (Business Route 94) to South Forest Avenue to Hill Street.
• Cyclists traveling northbound should follow the posted detour of Packard Road to South Division Street to East William Street. Cyclists traveling southbound should follow the posted detour of East William Street to South Division Street to Packard Road.
• Pedestrians should follow the posted detour routes when sidewalks are closed to use.
• Local and emergency vehicle access will be maintained.

A second phase of construction will begin July 21, after the Ann Arbor Art Fair concludes. A separate notification will be issued to inform the public of the new traffic pattern that will take place at that time.

When: *Extended closure* 7 a.m. Thursday, March 6–5 p.m. Monday, July 1, 2025

Why: Landmark Development will occupy the eastbound lane of East Washington Street in front of the building under construction at 616 East Washington Street to complete work on and in front of the building. Work will take place between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. each weekday the closure is in effect. 

Detour and other traffic impacts:

• Eastbound East Washington Street vehicle traffic will be detoured north on South Division Street to East Huron Street then east on East Huron Street to South State Street then south on South State Street back to East Washington Street.   
• Local businesses will have access maintained.
• Pedestrian traffic will be maintained on the north side of East Washington Street.
• Cyclists are encouraged to use the cycle track on South Division and detour south to East William Street.
• Emergency vehicles are advised to follow the posted detour.

For the safety of all, please reduce speeds and drive cautiously through the detour route. The city thanks travelers in advance for their patience.

Contacts

City: Nichole Woodward, Project Manager, 734.794.6410 ext. 43909 | nxwoodward@a2gov.org 

Project Contact: Mike Rose, Landmark, 480.599.1489 | Mike.Rose@LandmarkProperties.com

When: 7 a.m. Monday, Feb. 10, 2025 – 7 p.m. Thursday, Apr. 1, 2027

Why: The private development at 711 Church Street will require a lane closure of the northbound traffic lane of Church Street to construct their new apartment building. 

Detours and other travel impacts:

• Northbound Church Street traffic will be detoured west onto Hill Street, north onto East University Avenue, ease onto Willard Street, and then north back to Church Street.
• Pedestrian traffic will be maintained on the west side of Church Street.

When: 7 a.m. Wednesday, April 9–End of July 2025

Why: Dan’s Excavating Inc. will be installing a new water main and replacing the pavement between Seventh Street to Main Street. No impact is anticipated at the intersection at Main Street and Pauline Boulevard.

Detour and other travel impacts:

• Westbound traffic from Main Street will be detoured south to West Stadium Boulevard, west on West Stadium Boulevard to South Seventh Street and north on South Seventh Street to Pauline Boulevard. 
• Eastbound traffic will be detoured south on South Seventh Street to West Stadium east on West Stadium to South Main Street, north on South Main Street to Pauline Boulevard.
• During construction, pedestrian traffic will be maintained.

When: 7 a.m. Monday, April 14–7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8, 2025

Why: The University of Michigan’s South Fifth Housing and Dining project will be installing utility service leads and water main in South Division Street. 

Detour and other travel impacts:

All forms of travel will be impacted by the full closure of South Division Street.

Vehicles:

• Southbound traffic on South Division Street will be detoured east onto Hill Street, southeast onto Packard Street, south onto State Street, and back west onto East Hoover Avenue.
• Northbound traffic on South Division Street will be detoured east onto East Hoover Avenue, north onto State Street, northwest onto Packard Street, west onto Hill Street, and north back to South Division Street.
• Westbound traffic on Benjamin Street will be detoured north on Sybil Street, west on Hill Street, and back north on South Division Street.
• Benjamin Street between South Division Street and Sybil Street will remain accessible to local traffic only. 

Cyclists:

• Northbound cycle traffic on South Division Street will be detoured west on East Hoover Avenue, north on Greene Street, east on Hill Street, and north back to South Division Street.
• Southbound cycle traffic will be detoured west onto Hill Street, south on Greene Street, and east back to Hoover Street. 

Pedestrians:

• Southbound pedestrian traffic on South Division Street will be detoured south on the sidewalk on the east side of Division Street, east on the sidewalk on the north side of Benjamin Street, south across the western crosswalk crossing Benjamin Street at Sybil Street, west on the sidewalk on the south side of Benjamin Street, and back south on the sidewalk on the east side of South Division Street.
• Northbound pedestrian traffic on South Division Street will be detoured north on the sidewalk on the east side of Division Street, east on the sidewalk on the south side of Benjamin Street, north across the western crosswalk crossing Benjamin Street at Sybil Street, west on the sidewalk on the north side of Benjamin Street, and back north on the sidewalk on the east side of South Division Street.

When: 12 p.m. Thursday, June 26 – 3 p.m. Wednesday, July 2, 2025

Why: The no left turn detours on Maiden Lane and Fuller Road are no longer in effect immediately. All lanes on East Medical Center Drive will be fully open until next Wednesday, July 2. Due to pavement marking stripping and concrete joint curing, partial rolling lane closures might be in effect next Wednesday, July 2, however two way traffic will be maintained at all times.

Detour route and other travel impacts:

• No detours will be in place.

For the safety of all, please reduce speeds and drive cautiously through or around the area. The city thanks all in advance for their patience.

Contacts:

Francisca Chan, Project Engineer, 734.794.6410 ext. 43701, fchan@a2gov.org

Thursdays at 4 p.m. through Mondays at 6 a.m. from June 1 through Sept. 30, 2025, the following streets will be closed as part of the downtown closures for restaurant and retail use (PDF):

• Main Street from William to Washington
• West Liberty Street from Ashley to Main Street
• East Liberty Street from Main Street to Fourth Avenue
• West Washington Street from Ashley to Main Street

Between Friday, June 7 and Wednesday, July 2, 2025, the following street will be closed for the Top of the Park special event:

• East Washington Street between Fletcher Street and Thayer Street (24-hours a day/7-day a week closure)

On Thursdays, from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m., between June 5 and August 28, the following street will be closed for the Sonic Lunch Performance special events:

• East Liberty between South Division and South Fifth Avenue

On Friday, July 4, 2025 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., the following streets will be closed for 2025 Ann Arbor Jaycees Fourth of July Parade special event, which runs subsequent to the Firecracker 
5K:

• South State Street from North University to East Liberty
• East Liberty from South State to South Main
• South Main Street from East Liberty to East William
• East William from South Main Street to Thompson
• South Main Street from Washington to Liberty
• Thompson from just beyond East William where Parade will exit

On Friday, July 4, 2025, from 10 a.m. to noon, the following street will be closed for the Firefight Spray Park in the District special event:

• Maynard Street between East Liberty and East William 
  Street. 

On Friday, July 4, 2025, from 3 a.m. to 10 a.m., the following streets will be closed for the Folds of Honor Firecracker 5K special event: 

• State Street from Monroe to East Madison
• East Madison from State Street to Thompson
• Thompson from East Madison to William
• Monroe from State Street to East University
• East University from Monroe to North University
• North University from East University to State Street
• State Street from William to Liberty
• Liberty from State Street to South Main Street
• William from Main Street to State Street
• Main Street from William to Liberty