Dexter Road Sidewalk Project
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Project Limits
New sidewalk along Dexter Road from Valley/Seybold to Rose/Ironwood
Project Manager
Theresa Bridges, P.E.
tbridges@a2gov.org
734.794.6410 x43672
For updates on the Dexter Road Sidewalk Project
Timeline
Construction
Summer 2026 (tentative)
Current Project Engagement Opportunities
On Sept. 24, 2024 a project overview video was made available to the public Informational video (YouTube)
On Oct. 5, 2024 two guided walks were held with project staff in the neighborhood
On Nov. 4, 2024 the post engagement online form for residents to submit questions and concerns about the project closed.
Spring 2025 Virtual Information Session #1
Date to be determined.
Why is this project being done?
In November of 2020, voters approved a six-year sidewalk millage. This millage, which generates an annual revenue of approximately $1.3 million, is used exclusively to fill sidewalk gaps. Funding from the millage applies to all sidewalks constructed adjacent to tax-paying parcels in the City of Ann Arbor. The city developed a prioritization system for the public right-of-way where sidewalks do not currently exist. The system considers proximity to schools, transit, and other pedestrian attractors; equity; classification of adjacent road; community support/citizen requests; and safety. This system identifies the highest priority sidewalk gaps for inclusion in the city's Capital Improvements Plan (CIP).
Please visit the city's new sidewalk website for more information and to view the dashboard.
The Dexter Road sidewalk gap scores in the Highest range.
Work to be Done
New sidewalk (approximately 3,500 feet) will be installed along one side of Dexter Road between Seybold Drive and Ironwood Drive/Rose Drive, within the public right-of-way.
The side of Dexter Road the sidewalk will be constructed on is yet to be determined.
Possible construction impacts
- Removal of trees and replacing with smaller ones
- Bus stop consolidation or upgrades
- Streetlights as necessary for crosswalks
- Removal of landscaping within right-of-way
- Disturbing driveway approaches
Costs and funding source
The project is currently anticipated to be approximately $1,000,000, funded by the sidewalk millage.