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Southbound Ann Arbor Saline north of Eisenhower Pavement Repairs;
Thursday, June 27, 2024 - Monday, July 1, 2021
The water main break that occurred on July 27 southbound on Ann Arbor Saline Road north of Eisenhower has been repaired. However, due to weather, crews were not able to complete pavement repairs. The southbound curb lane will be closed through the weekend between Northbrook and Eisenhower. Due to expected storms on Saturday, crews will complete remaining repairs on Monday, July 1.
East Huron Street Between Fifth Avenue and Division Street;
8 a.m. Monday, June 24– 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30, 2024
East Huron Street from Fifth Avenue to Division Street will be reduced to one lane of traffic in each direction for utility work.
Beginning at 8 a.m. Monday, June 24, East Huron Street between Fifth Avenue and Division Street will be reduced to one lane in each direction to make space for utility work for a private development construction project. As the project progresses, drivers should be prepared for shifts in the lane closures as the construction moves from the north side of East Huron Street to the south side. Left turn movements from westbound East Huron Street onto southbound South Fifth Avenue will be restricted during this time.
Drivers should expect significant delays and are encouraged to find alternative routes or modes of travel.
Those using the sidewalks will continue to detour to the north side of East Huron Street from Fifth Avenue to Division Street.
Vehicle Lane Shift and Bike Lane Closure on Stone School Road Between Packard and Eisenhower;
7 a.m. Monday, June 24– 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2, 2024
Doan Construction Co., on behalf of the City of Ann Arbor, will be occupying northbound vehicle lane on Stone School Road between Packard and Eisenhower for eastern new sidewalk grading and construction. Construction will take place between approximately 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. during the work week, as weather permits.
Beginning at 9 a.m. Monday, June 24, the northbound vehicle lane of Stone School Road between Packard and Eisenhower will be shifted to the center turning lane so that two-way traffic can be maintained. Local access to driveways will be preserved. The bike lane along Stone School will also be closed and “Share the Road" signs will be put in place. Pedestrian access will be maintained on the western side of the road.
Vehicle and/or bike lanes in the Michigan Stadium area: along Keech Avenue between South Main Street and Greene Street, South Main Street between Keech Avenue and East Stadium Boulevard, and East Stadium Boulevard between South Main Street and Kipke Drive
9 a.m. Monday, June 17-5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2024
Beginning 9 a.m. Monday, June 17, eastbound Keech Avenue traffic will be detoured north to East Hoover Avenue then east on East Hoover Avenue to Greene Street then south on Greene Street back to Keech Avenue.
Northbound South Main Street bicycle traffic will share the traffic lane with northbound vehicular traffic from East Stadium Boulevard to Keech Avenue.
Westbound East Stadium bicycle traffic and vehicular traffic turning right onto South Main Street will share the northern westbound East Stadium Boulevard through-lane between Kipke Drive and South Main Street.
Pedestrian traffic will be maintained on the south side of East Stadium Boulevard, the west side of South Main Street and the north side of Keech Avenue. Pedestrians using Keech Avenue will be detoured north to Pauline Boulevard to cross South Main Street.
Emergency vehicles are advised to follow the posted detour for eastbound Keech Avenue.
Closure of Hill Street between Tappan Avenue and East University Avenue
7 a.m. Monday, June 10–5 p.m. Friday, July 12, 2024
Beginning at 7 a.m. on Monday, June. 10, eastbound vehicles traveling on Hill Street will detour north on Tappan Avenue, east on South University Avenue, south on East University Avenue, and back to Hill Street. The westbound vehicles traveling on Hill Street will detour north on East University Avenue, west on South University Avenue, south on Tappan Avenue, and back to Hill Street.
Pedestrian traffic will be routed to the north side of East University Avenue. Emergency vehicles are advised to follow the posted detour, however, access to driveways within the closure will be maintained.
Westbound Lane Closure of Geddes Avenue between US-23 Ramp and Earhart Road
7 a.m. Thursday, June 6–5 p.m. Friday, Oct 4, 2024
R.L Coolsaet, on behalf of DTE, has reduced the westbound two lanes of vehicle traffic to one to work on a tie-in to an existing DTE gas pipeline on Geddes Avenue.
As of 7 a.m. June 6, the two westbound vehicle lanes of Geddes Avenue between Earhart Road and the US-23 ramp have merged into one and shifted to the center lane of the road. The two eastbound vehicle lanes are impacted.
Pedestrian traffic on the north side of Geddes Avenue detour to the south side of the street.
Lane Shift on Geddes Avenue Between Geddes Ridge Avenue and Hickory Lane
8 a.m. Tuesday, May 28–5 p.m. Thursday, July 25, 2024
R.L Coolsaet, on behalf of DTE, will be posting a lane shift with flaggers on site to direct vehicle traffic for underground utility work.
Beginning at 8 a.m. Tuesday, May. 28, there will be intermittent lane shifts with flaggers present to direct vehicles. Signage in advance of the shift will be set up to warn drivers on the specific lane that will be shifted.
Pedestrian traffic will be escorted safely through site when necessary.
The bike lane will merge into the road at the work area for a “share the road" segment.
East Huron Street between Glen Avenue and Fletcher Street
Monday, May 20-Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024
Beginning at 9 a.m. Monday, May 20, 2024, East Huron Street between Glen Avenue and Fletcher Street will be reduced to one lane in each direction to make space for utility work for a University of Michigan construction project. As the project progresses, drivers should be prepared for shifts in the lane closures as the construction shifts from the north side of East Huron Street to the south side.
Drivers should also expect significant delays and are encouraged to find alternative routes or modes of travel.
Those using the sidewalks will continue to detour to the south side of East Huron Street from Glen Avenue to Fletcher Street.
Phase 2 — East Medical Center Drive Bridge Rehabilitation and Widening Project — Bridge, from West Medical Center Drive to Fuller Road/Maiden Lane;
9 a.m. Monday, May 20– 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6, 2024
Vehicle lanes will be reduced on East Medical Center Drive Bridge, from West Medical Center Drive to Fuller Road/Maiden Lane. One vehicle lane in each direction on the bridge will remain open throughout the project duration.
- No northbound East Medical Center Drive left turn will be allowed onto westbound Fuller Road.
- No southbound Maiden Lane left turns will be allowed onto eastbound Fuller Road.
The contractor, C.A. Hull, will be replacing the bridge deck, relocating utilities and installing many other improvements to the substructure in order to rehabilitate and widen the bridge.
For details on the project, please visit the
project website.
Beginning at 9 a.m. Monday, May 20, vehicle lanes will be reduced on East Medical Center Drive Bridge, from West Medical Center Drive to Fuller Road/Maiden Lane. One vehicle lane in each direction on the bridge will remain open throughout project duration.
The sidewalk on the west side will be closed, and those walking will detour to the east sidewalk. People commuting through the area will experience delays. If possible, seeking an alternate route is suggested.
The following detours will remain in place:
Fuller Road
No northbound East Medical Center Drive left turn will be allowed onto westbound Fuller Road.
Detour: Turn right along eastbound Fuller Road, then use the two Fuller Road left-turn lanes across from Fuller Park Pool.
Maiden Lane
No southbound Maiden Lane left turns will be allowed onto eastbound Fuller Road.
Detour: North on Maiden Lane, east on Plymouth Road, south on Murfin Avenue and south on Bonisteel back to Fuller Road.
Full Closure of Greenview Drive from Scio Church Road to West Stadium Boulevard;9 a.m. Monday, April 29– 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15, 2024Miller Bros. will be installing water main and storm sewer and paving the road. Construction will take place between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
Beginning at 9 a.m. Monday, April 29, all vehicle lanes of Greenview Drive will be closed to through traffic between Scio Church Road and West Stadium Boulevard. The signed detours will be:
- Northbound traffic will travel east on Scio Church Road then north on South Seventh then west on West Stadium Boulevard.
- Southbound traffic will travel east on West Stadium Boulevard then south on South Seventh Street then west on Scio Church Road.
- Side street access to Greenview will be closed.
Local and emergency vehicle access will be maintained.
South Seventh Street from Scio Church Road to Delaware Drive;9 a.m. Monday, April 29– 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024Miller Bros. will be installing an upgraded water main, underground stormwater detention system and paving the road. Construction will take place between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
Beginning at 9 a.m. Monday, April 29, South Seventh Street will be closed to non-resident traffic between Scio Church Road and Greenview Drive. The closure will shift between in-school and summer phases.
In-school (April 29–June 13):
- South Seventh Street fully closed from Scio Church Road to Greenview Drive
- One southbound lane open from Greenview Drive to Delaware Drive (for school access)
Summer (June 14–Aug. 24):
- South Seventh Street fully closed from Scio Church Road to Delaware
- Greenview Drive fully closed from Scio Church Road to South Seventh Street
Detours will be as follows:
- Southbound traffic detours east on Scio Church Road then south onto Chaucer, then west onto Ascot, then south onto Lans Way, then west onto Delaware Drive.
- Northbound traffic detours east on Delaware Drive, then north onto Lans Way, then east onto Ascot, then north onto Chaucer.
- Access to Lawton Elementary from Scio Church will be maintained via Greenview Drive to South Seventh Street.
Local and emergency vehicle access will be maintained.
Closure of Hill Street from South Fifth Avenue to
Packard;
Closure of South Division Street at Hill Street
Friday, June 21, 2024 – Tuesday, July 16, 2024
This closure will accommodate pavement removal and replacement, and sidewalk ramp and crosswalk improvements.
Beginning Friday, June 21, Hill Street will be closed from South Fifth Avenue to Packard Street. The following detours will be in place:
- Eastbound Hill Street: North on South Main, southeast on Packard, to Hill;
- Westbound Hill Street: Northwest on Packard, south on South Main, to Hill;
Division Street, between Hill and John, and Sybil Street, between Benjamin and Hill, will temporarily allow two-way traffic due to closures at Hill.
Pedestrian traffic will be maintained on the sidewalks, with detours posted as necessary during sidewalk replacement work.
East Madison Street, Between South Main Street and South Division Street; and South Fifth Avenue, Between Packard Street and Hill Street
*Completion date delayed further: August 30, 2024. Project has experienced multiple issues including finding concrete walls beneath the road, water mains located in unexpected places and most recently finding a sanitary pipe that has required changes in the project.
Site Development Inc. will be occupying East Madison Street from South Main Street to South Division Street, and South Fifth Avenue from Packard Street to Hill Street to relocate a public utility. Construction will take place between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Mondays through Fridays, with occasional work taking place on Saturdays.
Beginning at 7 a.m. Monday, Jan. 22, eastbound traffic on West Madison Street will be detoured north onto South Main Street, then southeast onto Packard Street, then east back to East Madison Street. Westbound traffic on East Madison Street will be detoured northwest onto Packard Street, then south onto South Main Street, then west back to West Madison Street. Southbound traffic on South Fifth Avenue will be detoured northwest onto Packard Street, then south onto South Main Street, then east onto Hill Street. Southbound traffic on South Fourth Avenue will be detoured northwest onto Packard Street, then south onto South Main Street, then back to East Madison Street.
South Fifth Avenue between Packard Street and East Madison Street will be temporarily converted to a two-way street for local traffic only, with a temporary signal on northbound South Fifth Avenue at Packard Street and the street parking on the east side of South Fifth Avenue closed.
South Fourth Avenue between Packard Street and East Madison Street will remain open for local access only.
Local businesses on East Madison will have access maintained at all times. All local residences within the closed section of East Madison Street and South Fifth Avenue and businesses within the closed section of South Fifth Avenue will have access coordinated by the project.
Pedestrian traffic will be maintained along the north side of East Madison Street. Emergency vehicles are advised to follow the detour route.
Special event closures
(Unless otherwise noted, special events listed are not sponsored or endorsed by the City of Ann Arbor.)
Beginning on May 2, 2024, the following streets will be closed 4 p.m. Thursdays through 6 a.m. Mondays, except for the closure West Washington Street which shall be for 24 hours a day, seven days a week, as part of the Main Street Alliance downtown program:
- Main Street from William to Washington
- West Liberty Street from Ashley to Main
- East Liberty Street from Main to Fourth
- West Washington Street from Ashley to Main
These closures will conclude on or around October 27, 2024.
Each Thursday, from June 6 to August 29, 2024, between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m., the following street will be closed for the
Sonic Lunch special event:
Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) Projects
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