Annual Resurfacing Program

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Ann Arbor's annual street resurfacing program, using a data driven approach, resurfaces roads by removing and replacing asphalt. Unlike the city’s street preventative maintenance program, which seeks to extend the existing road surfaces life, the resurfacing program focuses on street surfaces that are either in very poor condition or have come to the end of their useful life.  

This program may also improve the road by: 

  • Extending the entire road structures lifetime. 
  • Upgrade stormwater management to move water away from the road. 
  • Update curb ramps to help people of all ages and abilities compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
  • Implementing strategies identified in the Transportation Plan.

The program is funded primarily by Ann Arbor's Street, Bridge, and Sidewalk Millage and is limited in scope by funding and other infrastructure priorities​. 

The city maintains a road conditions and improvements dashboard of all the projects now underway and planned for the future. 

 

One Year Prior to Construction 

  • Expect city staff and consultants in the area inspecting pipes, preliminarily marking pavement with white spray paint, taking core samples, and surveying to gather data. 

Year of Scheduled Construction  

  • Tree trimming will take place from January to March to ensure an 18-foot clearance over the roadway for equipment and safety during construction. 

  • City crews or contractors will clear heavy brush, document site conditions, and mark the area. 

  • Staking, videotaping, and utility markings (colored flags and paint) will be done and continue throughout construction. Do not disturb these markings or flags. 

Construction Impacts

  • Mail delivery will be maintained. 

  • "No Parking" sign will be installed and on street parking will not be permitted throughout construction. 

  • Sprinklers, invisible fences or features not visible in the right-of-way must be marked with spray paint or flags throughout the duration of the project by the resident. The city may not reimburse damage to private features in the right-of-way. 

  • Landscaping in the right-of-way is recommended to be transplanted prior to construction leaving at least a 2-foot area behind the curb. If it is not feasible to create this area contact staff to discuss. 

  • Trash, Recycling, and Compost bins are required to be clearly marked with your address and placed out the night before your scheduled collection day to accommodate construction activities.  

  • Door notices will be provided in advance of driveway, pavement, or other major work affecting residents.

Resurfacing treatments vary.  ​ 

Partial depth removal 

Also referred to as a “mill and fill" is when the top layer (about 2 inches) of existing pavement is removed and replaced with new asphalt.   

This is typically used for streets that show surface cracks and has suitable base asphalt.   

Full depth removal 

All layers of asphalt are removed and replaced but the stone aggregate base is left undisturbed. On occasion, bad aggregate is removed and replaced, which is called an undercut or plunge cut and used to create a suitable base for new asphalt.  ​ 

Project Areas

All work is anticipated and subjected to change due to weather or conflicts. Updates will be posted once a new schedule is determined.

Limits:

Awixa Rd (Geddes - Lafayette) 

Treatment Type:  

Awixa Rd (Geddes - Orchard Hills) full depth resurfacing.
Awixa Rd (Orchard Hills - Lafayette) partial depth resurfacing. 

Anticipated Impacts:

 Mail delivery will be maintained.

"No Parking" sign will be installed and on street parking will not be permitted throughout construction.

Sprinklers, invisible fences or features not visible in the right-of-way must be marked with spray paint or flags throughout the duration of the project by the resident. The city may not reimburse damage to private features in the right-of-way.

Landscaping in the right-of-way is recommended to be transplanted prior to construction leaving at least a 2-foot area behind the curb. If it is not feasible to create this area contact staff to discuss.

Trash, Recycling, and Compost bins are required to be clearly marked with your address and placed out the night before your scheduled collection day to accommodate construction activities.  

Door notices will be provided in advance of driveway, pavement, or other major work affecting residents. 


Schedule:

The City and DTE Gas have been working to coordinate construction activities this season to minimize impacts to residents. DTE Gas is planning to start their work prior to the city's planned resurfacing. Resurfacing is anticipated to start mid-September in this neighborhood. 

Intersection Evaluation Survey Engagement Website: www.engage.a2gov.org/2026-intersection-survey  

Limits:

Concord Rd (Highland - Lafayette)

Treatment Type: 

Full depth resurfacing.

Anticipated Impacts:

Mail delivery will be maintained.

"No Parking" sign will be installed and on street parking will not be permitted throughout construction.

Sprinklers, invisible fences or features not visible in the right-of-way must be marked with spray paint or flags throughout the duration of the project by the resident. The city may not reimburse damage to private features in the right-of-way.

Landscaping in the right-of-way is recommended to be transplanted prior to construction leaving at least a 2-foot area behind the curb. If it is not feasible to create this area contact staff to discuss.

Trash, Recycling, and Compost bins are required to be clearly marked with your address and placed out the night before your scheduled collection day to accommodate construction activities.  

Door notices will be provided in advance of driveway, pavement, or other major work affecting residents. 


Schedule:

The City and DTE Gas have been working to coordinate construction activities this season to minimize impacts to residents. DTE Gas is planning to start their work prior to the city's planned resurfacing. Resurfacing is anticipated to start mid-September in this neighborhood. 

 

Intersection Evaluation Survey Engagement Website: www.engage.a2gov.org/2026-intersection-survey  

Limits:

Dewey Ave (State - Packard)

Treatment Type: 

Full depth resurfacing.

Anticipated Impacts:

During milling, base repairs, grading and manhole adjustment days drivers should expect and plan for delays. Recommended to park on adjacent streets.

Road will be closed on paving days for drivers. Plan accordingly and park on an adjacent street. 


Anticipated Schedule:

All work is subjected to change due to weather and/or scheduling conflicts. If delays occur, please have patience while the new schedule is finalized and posted. 

Manhole adjustments will begin the week of August 17 for Rose, White, Dewey, and Sheehan. Expect delays while work is being completed. 

Limits: 

Highland Rd (Geddes - Awixa)

Treatment Type: 

Full depth resurfacing.

Anticipated Impacts:

 Mail delivery will be maintained.

"No Parking" sign will be installed and on street parking will not be permitted throughout construction.

Sprinklers, invisible fences or features not visible in the right-of-way must be marked with spray paint or flags throughout the duration of the project by the resident. The city may not reimburse damage to private features in the right-of-way.

Landscaping in the right-of-way is recommended to be transplanted prior to construction leaving at least a 2-foot area behind the curb. If it is not feasible to create this area contact staff to discuss.

Trash, Recycling, and Compost bins are required to be clearly marked with your address and placed out the night before your scheduled collection day to accommodate construction activities.  

Door notices will be provided in advance of driveway, pavement, or other major work affecting residents. 


Schedule:

The City and DTE Gas have been working to coordinate construction activities this season to minimize impacts to residents. DTE Gas is planning to start their work prior to the city's planned resurfacing. Resurfacing is anticipated to start mid-September in this neighborhood. 

Intersection Evaluation Survey Engagement Website: www.engage.a2gov.org/2026-intersection-survey  

Limits:

Lenawee Dr / Lafayette Rd (Lafayette - Awixa/Highland)

Treatment Type: 

Full depth resurfacing.

Anticipated Impacts:

 Mail delivery will be maintained.

"No Parking" sign will be installed and on street parking will not be permitted throughout construction.

Sprinklers, invisible fences or features not visible in the right-of-way must be marked with spray paint or flags throughout the duration of the project by the resident. The city may not reimburse damage to private features in the right-of-way.

Landscaping in the right-of-way is recommended to be transplanted prior to construction leaving at least a 2-foot area behind the curb. If it is not feasible to create this area contact staff to discuss.

Trash, Recycling, and Compost bins are required to be clearly marked with your address and placed out the night before your scheduled collection day to accommodate construction activities.  

Door notices will be provided in advance of driveway, pavement, or other major work affecting residents. 


Schedule:

The City and DTE Gas have been working to coordinate construction activities this season to minimize impacts to residents. DTE Gas is planning to start their work prior to the city's planned resurfacing. Resurfacing is anticipated to start mid-September in this neighborhood. 

Intersection Evaluation Survey Engagement Website: www.engage.a2gov.org/2026-intersection-survey  

Limits:

Regent Ct

Treatment Type: 

Full depth resurfacing.

Anticipated Impacts:

 Mail delivery will be maintained.

"No Parking" sign will be installed and on street parking will not be permitted throughout construction.

Sprinklers, invisible fences or features not visible in the right-of-way must be marked with spray paint or flags throughout the duration of the project by the resident. The city may not reimburse damage to private features in the right-of-way.

Landscaping in the right-of-way is recommended to be transplanted prior to construction leaving at least a 2-foot area behind the curb. If it is not feasible to create this area contact staff to discuss.

Trash, Recycling, and Compost bins are required to be clearly marked with your address and placed out the night before your scheduled collection day to accommodate construction activities.  

Door notices will be provided in advance of driveway, pavement, or other major work affecting residents. 


Schedule:

The City and DTE Gas have been working to coordinate construction activities this season to minimize impacts to residents. DTE Gas is planning to start their work prior to the city's planned resurfacing. Resurfacing is anticipated to start mid-September in this neighborhood. 

Intersection Evaluation Survey Engagement Website: www.engage.a2gov.org/2026-intersection-survey  

Limits:

Regent Dr (Highland - End)

Treatment Type:

Partial depth resurfacing.

Anticipated Impacts:

 Mail delivery will be maintained.

"No Parking" sign will be installed and on street parking will not be permitted throughout construction.

Sprinklers, invisible fences or features not visible in the right-of-way must be marked with spray paint or flags throughout the duration of the project by the resident. The city may not reimburse damage to private features in the right-of-way.

Landscaping in the right-of-way is recommended to be transplanted prior to construction leaving at least a 2-foot area behind the curb. If it is not feasible to create this area contact staff to discuss.

Trash, Recycling, and Compost bins are required to be clearly marked with your address and placed out the night before your scheduled collection day to accommodate construction activities.  

Door notices will be provided in advance of driveway, pavement, or other major work affecting residents. 


Schedule:

The City and DTE Gas have been working to coordinate construction activities this season to minimize impacts to residents. DTE Gas is planning to start their work prior to the city's planned resurfacing. Resurfacing is anticipated to start mid-September in this neighborhood. 

Intersection Evaluation Survey Engagement Website: www.engage.a2gov.org/2026-intersection-survey  

Limits:

Rose Ave (Park Pl - Golden)

Treatment Type: 

Full depth resurfacing.

Anticipated Impacts:

During milling, base repairs, grading and manhole adjustment days drivers should expect and plan for delays. Recommended to park on adjacent streets.

Road will be closed on paving days for drivers. Plan accordingly and park on an adjacent street.


Anticipated Schedule:

All work is subjected to change due to weather and/or scheduling conflicts. If delays occur, please have patience while the new schedule is finalized and posted. 

 

Base Repairs and Grading scheduled for Tuesday, August 11 through Wednesday, August 12, weather dependent. 

Drivers should plan for delays.

 

Paving base is scheduled for Thursday, August 13, weather dependent. 

Drivers should park on adjacent street. Road will be closed to vehicle traffic.

 

Paving top is scheduled for Friday August 14, weather dependent. 

Drivers should park on adjacent street. Road will be closed to vehicle traffic.

 

Manhole adjustments are scheduled for the week of August 24, weather dependent. 

Drivers should plan for delays. 

Limits:

Rosewood St (Industrial Zone - Packard)

Treatment Type: 

Full depth resurfacing.

Anticipated Impacts:

During milling, base repairs, grading and manhole adjustment days drivers should expect and plan for delays. Recommended to park on adjacent streets.

Road will be closed on paving days for drivers. Plan accordingly and park on an adjacent street.


Anticipated Schedule: 

All work is subjected to change due to weather and/or scheduling conflicts. If delays occur, please have patience while the new schedule is finalized and posted. 

 

Milling scheduled for Friday, August 28, weather dependent.

Drivers should plan for delays.

 

Base Repairs and Grading scheduled for Monday, August 31 through Tuesday, September 1, weather dependent. 

Drivers should plan for delays.

 

Paving base is scheduled for Wednesday, September 2, weather dependent. 

Drivers should park on adjacent street. Road will be closed to vehicle traffic.

 

Paving top is scheduled for Thursday, September 3, weather dependent. 

Drivers should park on adjacent street. Road will be closed to vehicle traffic.

 

Manhole adjustments are scheduled for the week of September 14, weather dependent. 

Drivers should plan for delays. 

 

Reinstallation of raised device is not currently scheduled.

Limits: Sheehan Ave (Dewey - Granger)
Treatment Type:  Partial depth resurfacing.
Anticipated Impacts:

During milling, base repairs, grading and manhole adjustment days drivers should expect and plan for delays. Recommended to park on adjacent streets.

Road will be closed on paving days for drivers. Plan accordingly and park on an adjacent street. 


Anticipated Schedule:

All work is subjected to change due to weather and/or scheduling conflicts. If delays occur, please have patience while the new schedule is finalized and posted. 

Manhole adjustments will begin the week of August 17 for Rose, White, Dewey, and Sheehan. Expect delays while work is being completed. 

Limits: White St (McKinley - Dewey)

Treatment Type:  Full depth resurfacing.

Anticipated Schedule: 

UPDATE: Due to schedule delays caused by utility construction in the area, and in an effort to minimize impacts to residents during the university’s academic year, proposed resurfacing work on this portion of White Street is delayed until Spring 2027. “No Parking” signs will be removed the week of August 24 and normal traffic operations will resume.

Resurfacing work will continue on White St between Dewey and Rose.

Limits:

White St (Dewey-Rose)

Treatment Type: 

Full depth resurfacing. 

Anticipated Impacts:

During milling, base repairs, grading and manhole adjustment days drivers should expect and plan for delays. Recommended to park on adjacent streets.

Road will be closed on paving days for drivers. Plan accordingly and park on an adjacent street. 


Anticipated Schedule:

All work is subjected to change due to weather and/or scheduling conflicts. If delays occur, please have patience while the new schedule is finalized and posted. 

 

Milling operations will begin September 9.

Drivers should plan for delays on milling days.

 

Grading and paving will take place the week of September 14 thru 18.

Drivers should plan for delays on milling days.

Drivers should park on adjacent street on paving days. Road will be closed to vehicle traffic.

 

Residents will be given advanced notice before work begins. This schedule is subject to change due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. 

Limits:

  • Zina Pitcher Pl (Catherine - E. Huron)
  • E. Ann St (Zina Pitcher - Observatory)
  • Catherine St (Glen - Zina Pitcher)

Schedule, Phasing, Impacts, and much more can be found on the engagement website: engage.a2gov.org/zpcath-ann

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