Gravel Roads Drainage Management Study

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Project Limits

This project will be completed in four phases. The project is currently is Phase 2.

  • Phase 1 (2024): Valley Drive​/Evergreen Subdivi​sion
  • Phase 2 (2025): Kimberley, Alexandra, and Swift Run Areas
  • Phase 3 (2026): North and South Geddes Area, Westover/Park Lake Area
  • Phase 4 (2027): Chalmers, Elmwood, Other Areas
Stormwater management Drainage Study Map of Ann Arbor

Map of City-maintained gravel roads. Click to enlarge map

Project Manager
Jennifer Lawson
[email protected]
734.794.6000 x43735

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Timeline for Phase 2

Data Collection and Public Engagement

Fall 2024-Spring 2025

Draft Recommendations (staff)

Summer/Fall 2025

Capital Plan (approved by Planning Commission)

Fall 2026

Why i​s this project being done?

Several neighborhoods across the City of Ann Arbor have gravel roads that are experiencing drainage issues, localized flooding, and standing water. 

Work To Complete for Phase 2

  • Topographical survey completed via mobile lidar (vehicle equipped with a laser scanner)
  • Listening session held with residents in October 2024
  • Online data hub opened for public input
  • Historic complaints to be reviewed and submitted to online data hub
  • Technical experts, staff, and residents will walk the public right-of-way in the neighborhood in high visibility vests (construction yellow) to assess existing drainage patterns
  • Identify areas for recommended drainage improvements
  • Evaluate if modification of existing stormwater system is needed within the project area
  • Develop strategic plans for each identified study area with a spectrum of implementable recommendations
  • Final written report

Documents and Materials

Phase 1

Virtual Information Meeting, Nov. 30, 2022

Valley Drive/Evergreen Sub​​division Open House, Oct. 16, 2024