Zina Pitcher, Ann and Catherine Street Road Project — Week of May 4
When: Monday, May 4 – Friday, May 8, 2026, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. (Some Sunday work may occur depending on circumstances. Saturday work is anticipated.)
Why: Start of the Zina Pitcher, Ann and Catherine Street road project, Phase 1, running through Memorial Day weekend. Weekly updates will follow through mid to late October 2026.
Detour route and other travel impacts:
- Phase 1 focuses on the Zina Pitcher and Ann Street intersection, anticipated to be complete by Memorial Day weekend.
- Catherine Street between Glen Street and Zina Pitcher will be converted to two-way traffic during Phase 1.
- Detour routes will utilize Glen Street, Huron Avenue, Washtenaw Avenue, Geddes Road, and Observatory Street.
- Access to the Catherine, Zina Pitcher, and Ann parking structures will be maintained.
- Front door access to Kahn Health Care Pavilion and Frankel Cardiovascular Center will be provided via Observatory Street.
- DTE Gas (Miller Pipeline) will be working on Observatory Street beginning May 4 to replace an existing gas main. Traffic will be maintained during that work.
- All on-street parking on Zina Pitcher and Ann Street will be suspended.
- Bus routes through the medical campus will be detoured. Details available at the U-M Logistics, Transportation & Parking website and the AAATA website.
- Pedestrian detour routes will be posted as sidewalks close for construction.
Contact: Mark McCulloch, Wade Trim, 734-947-2698 | mmcculloch@wadetrim.com
North University and Thayer Road Improvements Project — Week of May 4
When: Monday, May 4 – Friday, May 8, 2026, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. (Some weekend work may occur depending on circumstances.)
Why: Start of the North University and Thayer Road improvements project, running through late November 2026.
Detour route and other travel impacts:
- North University from State Street to Fletcher Street and Thayer Street from North University Avenue to East Washington Street are closed to through traffic but remain open to drivers with destinations inside the project limits.
- The detour route runs via State Street, Hill Street, South Forest, Washtenaw Avenue, and Geddes Road.
- Signage for Kinesiology, the League, and Hill Auditorium will be posted for visitors.
- Access to the N4 parking garage on Thayer Street is maintained via East Washington Street.
- All on-street parking on North University between State and Thayer, and on Thayer from North University to East Washington, is suspended through November 2026.
- Bus routes to the Central Campus Transit Center will be rerouted through mid-August. Details available at the U-M Logistics, Transportation & Parking website.
- Pedestrian detour routes will be posted as sidewalks close for construction.
Contact: Mark McCulloch, Wade Trim, 734-947-2698 | mmcculloch@wadetrim.com
Road Closure of S State Street between Arch Street and Packard Street
When: 7 a.m. Monday, May 11 - 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Why: Findorff will be constructing new traffic signals and restoring the roadway at the intersection of S. State Street and E. Hoover Avenue.
Detour route and other travel impacts:
- Northbound S. State Street vehicles will be detoured east on Stimson Street, then north on S. Industrial Highway, then east on E. Stadium Boulevard, then north on Packard Street back to S. State Street.
- Southbound S. State Street vehicles will be detoured south on Packard Street, then west on E. Stadium Boulevard, then south on S. Industrial Highway, then west on Stimson Street back to S. State Street.
- Eastbound E. Hoover Avenue vehicles will be detoured north on S. Division Street, then east on Hill Street back to S. State Street.
- Northbound S. State Street bicycles will be detoured east on Granger Avenue, then north on Packard Street back to S. State Street.
- Southbound S. State Street bicycles will be detoured south on Packard Street, then west on Granger Avenue back to S. State Street.
- Eastbound E. Hoover Avenue bicycles will be detoured north on S. Division Street, then east on Hill Street back to S. State Street.
- Pedestrian traffic will detour west on E. Hoover Avenue, then cross at the intersection of Sybil Street and E. Hoover Avenue back to S. State Street.
- Emergency vehicles are advised to follow the posted detour.
Contacts
City: Adam Chludzinski, Project Engineer, 734.794.6410 ext. 43651, achludzinski@a2gov.org
Other: Cameron Evans, Project Manager, 608.257.5321, cevans@findorff.com
Eastbound Lane Closure on West Liberty Road between South Wagener Road and South Maple Road
When: 9 a.m. Monday, May 11 - 3 p.m. Friday, May 15
Why: Cadillac Asphalt will be performing mill, base repair, and asphalt paving operations.
Detour route and other travel impacts:
- Eastbound West Liberty Road vehicle traffic will be detoured south on South Wagner Road, then east on Scio Church Road, then north on South Maple Road
- Pedestrian traffic will be maintained.
- Emergency vehicles are advised to follow the detour.
Contacts:
City: Andrea Wright, Project Manager, 734.794-6410 ext. 43674 | AWright@a2gov.org
Other: Nelson Boatright, Project Superintendent, Cadillac Asphalt LLC, 734.260.7445 | Nelson.Boatright@cadillacasphalt.com
Intermittent Lane Closure on Newport Road between Lowell Road and M-14 Bridge Deck
When: 9 a.m. Monday, May 11 - 3 p.m. Friday, May 22
Why: Cadillac Asphalt will be performing milling and asphalt patch operations.
Detour route and other travel impacts:
- Intermittent lane closures will be utilized periodically while work is occurring.
- Flagging operation will be used to safely guide vehicles through the work area.
- Pedestrian traffic will be maintained.
- Emergency vehicle access will be maintained.
Contacts:
City: Andrea Wright, Project Manager, 734.794-6410 ext. 43674 | AWright@a2gov.org
Other: Nelson Boatright, Project Superintendent, Cadillac Asphalt LLC, 734.260.7445 | Nelson.Boatright@cadillacasphalt.com
Intermittent Lane Closures on Liberty Road between Scio Ridge Road and Crest Avenue
When: 9 a.m. Wednesday, May 13 – 3 p.m. Friday, May 22
Why: Cadillac Asphalt will be performing isolated milling and asphalt patch operations.
Detour route and other travel impacts:
- Intermittent lane closures will be utilized periodically while work is occurring.
- Flagging operation will be used to safely guide vehicles through the work area.
- Pedestrian traffic will be maintained.
- Emergency vehicle access will be maintained.
Contacts:
City: Andrea Wright, Project Manager, 734.794-6410 ext. 43674 | AWright@a2gov.org
Other: Nelson Boatright, Project Superintendent, Cadillac Asphalt LLC, 734.260.7445 | Nelson.Boatright@cadillacasphalt.com
Lane Closure of South Fifth Avenue between East Huron Street and East Washington Street
When: 9 a.m., Monday, May 4, 2026, to 5 p.m., Saturday, May 16, 2026
Why: The AC Hotel private development at 310 East Huron Street will require a lane closure of the eastern-most southbound traffic lane of South Fifth Avenue to construct their hotel building.
Detour or other travel impacts:
- South Fifth Avenue will be reduced to one lane. Drivers should expect significant delays.
- Pedestrian access will be detoured to the west side of South Fifth Avenue.
- Emergency vehicle access will be maintained.
Contacts:
City: Anne Litch, Project Engineer, 734.794.6410 x43642 | alitch@a2gov.org
Other: Darryl Bell, Project Superintendent, 734.769.0770 | dbell@onealconstruction.com
Lane Closure of Eastbound East Huron Street between Fifth Avenue and Division Street
When: 9 a.m. Monday, May 4, to 5 p.m., Saturday, May 16, 2026
Why: The private development at 310 East Huron Street will be utilizing the southernmost eastbound lane of East Huron Street to continue work on the side of the building.
Detour or other travel impacts:
- Eastbound East Huron Street will be reduced to one lane. Drivers should expect significant delays.
- Pedestrian access will continue to be detoured to the north side of East Huron Street.
- Emergency vehicle access will be maintained.
Contacts
City: Anne Litch, Project Engineer, 734.794.6410 x43642 | alitch@a2gov.org
Other: Darryl Bell, Project Superintendent, 734.769.0770 | dbell@onealconstruction.com
Eastbound Traffic Closure of East Kingsley Street between Detroit Street and North State Street
When: 9 a.m. Thursday, May 7, 2026 – Mid June
Why: Bailey Excavating, on behalf of the City of Ann Arbor, will be installing utilities and curb and resurfacing the road as part of Phase 1 of 3 of the Ingalls Kingsley Water Main Project.
Detour route and other travel impacts:
- Eastbound vehicle traffic on E. Kingsley Street between Detroit Street and N. Division Street will be detoured north on Detroit Street, east on High Street, and south on N State Street.
- Eastbound vehicle traffic on E. Kingsley Street between N. Division Street and North State Street will be detoured north on N. Division Street, east on High Street, and south on N. State Street.
- Elizabeth Street will be accessible only from High Street.
- Emergency vehicles are advised to follow the posted detour.
- Pedestrian traffic will be maintained on E. Kingsley Street.
Contacts:
City: Igor Kotlyar, Project Manager, 734.794.6410 Ext.43634, ikotlyar@a2gov.org
Other: Jacob Bailey, Bailey Excavating, 517-750-3030, jacobbailey@bailey-excavating.com
Lane closures on South Main Street between Scio Church Road and West Stadium Boulevard
When: 7 a.m. Thursday, May 14 - 8 p.m. Wednesday, August 29, 2026
Why: This closure is to accommodate the construction of a sidewalk and retaining wall along the east side of South Main Street.
Detour route and other travel impacts:
- The northbound lanes of South Main Street will experience a lane shift between Ann Arbor-Saline Road and Scio Church Road. Northbound lanes on South Main Street between Scio Church Road and West Stadium Boulevard will be reduced to one lane.
- Southbound lanes on South Main Street will experience a lane shift north of West Stadium Boulevard. Southbound lanes on South Main Street between West Stadium Boulevard and Scio Church Road will be reduced to one lane.
- The turn lane on South Main Street between Scio Church Road and West Stadium Boulevard will be maintained throughout construction.
Contacts:
City: Chris Wall, City of Ann Arbor Project Manager, cwall@a2gov.org, 734.947.2607
Other: Vaughn Martin, Wade Trim Construction Project Manager, vmartin@wadetrim.com, 734.947.2690
Chris Brinks, Wade Trim Construction Engineer, cbrinks@wadetrim.com, 734.355.8978
Bob Allor, Wade Trim Field Inspector, rallor@wadetrim.com, 734.239.3223
Full Closure of South Forest Avenue between South University Avenue and Willard Street
When: 7 a.m. Monday, May 4 - 5 p.m. Friday, May 29, 2026
Why: Eagle Excavating will be closing South Forest Avenue to install utility leads for a new residential building.
Detour route and other travel impacts:
- Vehicles traveling south on South Forest Avenue will detour southeast on Washtenaw Avenue, then west on Hill Street to South Forest Avenue.
- Northbound vehicles traveling on South Forest Avenue will detour east on Hill Street, then northwest on Washtenaw Avenue to South Forest Avenue.
- Access to the South Forest Avenue parking structure and Tousley Children’s House will be maintained for vehicles approaching from Hill Street.
- Emergency vehicles are advised to follow the posted detour; however, access to driveways within the closure will be maintained.
- Pedestrian traffic will be maintained on the east side of South Forest Avenue. Bicycle traffic is encouraged to dismount and follow the pedestrian detour rather than follow the vehicular detour.
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.
City Contact: Nichole Woodward, Project Manager, 734-794-6410 ext. 43909, nxwoodward@a2gov.org
Contractor: Ron Alburtus, Eagle Excavating, 810-691-2160, ralburtus@eeifield.com
Full Closure with detour of Church Street between South University Avenue and Willard Street
When: 8 a.m. Monday, May 4 - 5 p.m. Monday, May 18, 2026
Why: Corby Energy Services, on behalf of Power Construction, will be closing Church Street for the relocation of fiber cable.
Detour route and other travel impacts:
- Southbound Church Street traffic will be detoured west on South University Avenue to south on East University Avenue to east on Willard Street and back to Church Street.
- Pedestrian through traffic will be closed on Church Street between South University Avenue and Willard Street, and will be detoured.
- Pedestrian local access to businesses on Church Street closure will be maintained from South University Avenue.
City Contacts:
Eastbound Traffic Closure of East Kingsley Street between Detroit Street and North State Street
When: 9 a.m. Monday, May 5, 2026 – Mid June
Why: Bailey Excavating, on behalf of the City of Ann Arbor, will be installing utilities and curb and resurfacing the road as part of Phase 1 of 3 of the Ingalls Kingsley Water Main Project.
Detour route and other travel impacts:
- Eastbound vehicle traffic on E. Kingsley Street between Detroit Street and N. Division Street will be detoured north on Detroit Street, east on High Street and south on N State Street.
- Eastbound vehicle traffic on E. Kingsley Street between N. Division Street and North State Street will be detoured north on N. Division Street, east on High Street and south on N. State Street.
- Elizabeth Street will be accessible from High Street only.
- Emergency vehicles are advised to follow the posted detour.
- Pedestrian traffic will be maintained on E. Kingsley Street.
Project Contact: Jacob Bailey, Bailey Excavating, 517-750-3030, jacobbailey@bailey-excavating.com
City Contact: Igor Kotlyar, Project Manager, 734.794.6410 Ext.43634, ikotlyar@a2gov.org
Full Closure of South Fourth Avenue from East William Street up to and including East Liberty Street
When: 7 a.m. Monday, May 4 - 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026
Why: This closure is to accommodate a complete reconstruction of the street, including the installation of new water main, street lighting, storm sewer, and stormwater storage, the replacement of roadway pavement and pedestrian sidewalks, accessible pedestrian signals, installation of new bus shelters, and pavement marking and signage improvements.
Detours and other travel impacts:
- The intersection of Fourth Avenue and East Liberty Street will be reopened from July 10 to July 26 for special events.
- The intersection of East William Street will remain open to vehicular traffic, but northbound turns onto Fourth Avenue will be restricted. There will be a period when cyclists using the William Street bikeway will be shifted slightly into a closed vehicular lane. After July 20, a temporary, short-term closure of the bikeway will occur with a detour provided for both directions via shared lanes along East William Street between South Main Street and South Fifth Avenue.
- The Fourth and William Parking Garage will be accessible from William Street only. Pedestrian access from the Fourth Avenue entrance to Liberty will remain open, except for when the sidewalk is being replaced.
- Local pedestrian access will be maintained to all businesses in the area.
- Starting May 3, the Blake Transit Center will be temporarily closed for the duration of the project. Information regarding impacts to bus routes and stop locations can be found on TheRide’s website: https://www.theride.org/btc
Contact:
Felipe Uribe-Duque, Wade Trim Construction Engineer | furibe@wadetrim.com | 734.489.3379 and Brian Scherdt, Wade Trim Field Inspector | bscherdt@wadetrim.com | 734.947.9700
Closure of thru traffic on North University Avenue between State Street and Fletcher Street, Closure of thru traffic on S. Thayer Street between E. Washington Street and North University Avenue
When: 7 a.m. Monday, May 4- 8 p.m. Wednesday, November 25, 2026
Why: This closure is to accommodate the replacement of an aging water main, installation of a storm infiltration system, the resurfacing of North University and S. Thayer Street, and sidewalk improvements
Detour route and other travel impacts:
- Westbound vehicles and cyclists traveling on North University Avenue will be detoured south on Washtenaw Avenue, then south on S. Forest Avenue, then west on Hill Street, then north on State Street to North University Avenue.
- Eastbound vehicles and cyclists traveling on North University Avenue will be detoured south on State Street, then east on Hill Street, then north on S. Forest Avenue, then north of Washtenaw Avenue then west on Geddes Avenue to North University Avenue.
- Emergency vehicles are advised to follow the posted detour, however, access to driveways within the closure will be maintained.
- Through November, sidewalk closures will occur to provide space for work and to protect the safety of the public. Posted detours will be provided when a sidewalk closure occurs.
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:
- Erik Rehkopf, Wade Trim Construction Engineer, erehkopf@wadetrim.com, 231.580.9663
- Matt Magee, Wade Trim Field Inspector, mmagee@wadetrim.com, 610.390.6025
- City: Mark McCulloch, City of Ann Arbor Project Manager, mmcculloch@a2gov.org, 734.947.2698
- Other: Nolan Mullett, Wade Trim Construction Project Manager, nmullett@wadetrim.com, 734.947.2624
Full Closure of E. Ann Street and Zina Pitcher Place intersection. Full Closure of Zina Pitcher Place from Huron Street to Catherine Street
When: 7 a.m. Monday, May 4-8 p.m. Friday, May 22, 2026
Why: This closure is to accommodate pavement removal and replacement, public utility work, and traffic signal improvements on Zina Pitcher Place.
Detour route and other travel impacts:
- Eastbound vehicles traveling on Ann Street, west of the Zina Pitcher intersection, will be detoured south on Glen Avenue, then east on Huron Street, then south on Washtenaw Avenue, then east on Geddes Avenue, then north on Observatory Street to Ann Street.
- Westbound vehicles traveling on Ann Street, east of the Zina Pitcher intersection, will be detoured south on Observatory Street, then west on Geddes Avenue, then north on Washtenaw Avenue, then west on Huron Street, then north on Glen Avenue to Ann Street.
- Catherine Street will be temporarily reconfigured to support two-way traffic. Drivers are instructed to use the Glen Avenue intersection to gain access to Catherine Street east of Glen Avenue.
- Sidewalk closures will occur to provide space for work and to protect the safety of the public. Posted detours will be provided when a sidewalk closure occurs.
- Emergency vehicles are advised to follow the posted detours.
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.
Full closure with detour of Church Street between South University Avenue and Willard Street
When: May 4 – 5 p.m. Monday, May 18, 2026
Why: Corby Energy Services, on behalf of Power Construction, will be closing Church Street for the relocation of fiber cable.
Detour route and other travel impacts:
- Southbound Church Street traffic will be detoured west on South University Avenue to south on East University Avenue to east on Willard Street and back to Church Street.
- Pedestrian through traffic will be closed on Church Street between South University Avenue and Willard Street, and will be detoured.
- Pedestrian local access to businesses on Church Street closure will be maintained from South University Avenue.
City Contact:
Lane Shift with detour of Packard Street and Fourth Avenue between Madison Street and William Street
When: 7 a.m. Monday, April 27-5 p.m. Friday, May 16, 2026
Why: Miller Pipeline, on behalf of DTE, will be closing Fourth and Packard intersection for the installation of a 12” gas main.
Detour route and other travel impacts:
- Northbound traffic will be detoured west on Madison Street to north on Main Street to east on William Street and back to Fourth Ave.
- Southbound traffic on Fourth Ave between William Street and Packard Street will be maintained at all times.
- Sidewalk traffic will be maintained at all times.
City Contact: Brian Nollar, CES Supervisor, 734.323.6939 | bnollar@a2gov.org
Detour on Northbrook Place between W Oakbrook Dr and W Eisenhower Pkwy
When: 7 a.m. Tuesday, April 21 - Friday, June 5, 2026.
Why: Full Rehab, condensing lanes, adding streetlights, bike lanes, and replacing concrete m openings and curb. Replacing asphalt paths with concrete sidewalks. Lowering and adjusting manholes. Replacing pavement markings.
Detour route and other travel impacts:
- West Oakbrook Drive traffic coming from Ann Arbor Saline Road will be detoured east on Ann Arbor Saline Road, then south on South Main Street.
- Northbound South Main Street vehicles coming from East Eisenhower Parkway will be detoured north on South Main Street, then west on Ann Arbor Saline Road.
- Westbound Ann Arbor Saline bicycle traffic will be detoured east on Ann Arbor Saline Road, then south on South Main Street.
- Northbound South Main Street bicycle traffic will be detoured from East Eisenhower Parkway, then north on South Main Street, then west on Ann Arbor Saline Road.
- Northbrook Place vehicles will be detoured south to Eisenhower Parkway.
- West Oakbrook Drive will remain open to residents, trash, and recycling only.
- Pedestrian traffic will be maintained on Northbrook Place paths.
- Emergency vehicles are advised to follow the posted detour.
Contacts:
City: Andrea Wright, Project Manager | 734.794.6410 ext. 43674 | Awright@a2gov.org
Contractor: Cherilyn Banas, Project Manager | 734.447.0219 | Cherilyn.Banas@cadillacasphalt.com
Detour on West Oakbrook Drive between Ann Arbor-Saline Rd and S Main St
When: 7 a.m. Tuesday, April 21 - Friday, June 5, 2026.
Why: Full Rehab, condensing lanes, adding streetlights, bike lanes, and replacing concrete m openings and curb. Replacing asphalt paths with concrete sidewalk. Lowering and adjusting manholes. Replacing pavement markings.
Detour route and other travel impacts:
- West Oakbrook Drive traffic coming from Ann Arbor Saline Road will be detoured east on Ann Arbor Saline Road then south on South Main Street.
- Northbound South Main Street vehicles coming from East Eisenhower Parkway will be detoured north on South Main Street then west on Ann Arbor Saline Road.
- Westbound Ann Arbor Saline bicycle traffic will be detoured east on Ann Arbor Saline Road then south on South Main Street.
- Northbound South Main Street bicycle traffic will be detoured from East Eisenhower Parkway then north on South Main Street then west on Ann Arbor Saline Road.
- Northbrook Place vehicles will be detoured south to Eisenhower Parkway.
- West Oakbrook Drive will remain open to residents, trash, and recycle only.
- Pedestrian traffic will be maintained on Northbrook Place paths.
- Emergency vehicles are advised to follow the posted detour.
Contacts:
City: Andrea Wright, Project Manager | 734.794.6410 ext. 43674 | Awright@a2gov.org
Contractor: Cherilyn Banas, Project Manager | 734.447.0219 | Cherilyn.Banas@cadillacasphalt.com
Full Closure of Packard Street between South Division Street and South State Street
When: 7 a.m. Monday, April 20 through Mid-July 2026
Why: This closure is to accommodate the installation of a new water main, pavement removal and replacement, associated sidewalk, and sidewalk ramps on Packard Street.
Detour route and other travel impacts:
- Northbound vehicles traveling on Packard Street will be detoured north on State Street, then west on East William Street.
- Southbound vehicles traveling on Packard Street will be detoured south on South Fifth Avenue, then east on Hill Street.
- Temporary two-way traffic will be implemented on the following streets:
- East Madison Street between Fifth Avenue and Division Street
- Division Street between Packard Street and East Jefferson Street
- Cross Street between Packard Street and Division Street
- Mary Street between Packard Street and Benjamin Street
- Emergency vehicles are advised to follow the posted detour; however, access to driveways within the closure will be maintained.
Contacts:
Chris Brinks, Wade Trim Engineer | cbrinks@wadetrim.com | 734.947.2788
Mason Green, Wade Trim Field Inspector | mgreen@wadetrim.com | 313.505.6245
Chris Wall, City of Ann Arbor Project Manager | cwall@a2gov.org | 734.947.2607
Full Closure of Medford Road between Saint Francis Drive and Manchester Road
When: 7 a.m. Monday, April 13 – 8 p.m. Thursday, July 16, 2026
Why: The contractor, Toebe Construction, and its subcontractors, will be performing utility and road construction, including water main replacement, full-depth removal and replacement of the existing asphalt pavement and underlying base; curb and driveway approach removal and replacement; storm drainage work; and Americans with Disabilities (ADA) curb ramp and sidewalk improvements.
Detour route and other travel impacts:
- Eastbound vehicle traffic on Medford Road will be detoured north on Saint Francis Drive, east on East Stadium Boulevard and Washtenaw Avenue, and south on Manchester Road.
- Westbound vehicle traffic on Medford Road will be detoured north on Manchester Road, west on Washtenaw Avenue and East Stadium Boulevard, and south on Saint Francis Drive.
- Emergency vehicles are advised to follow the posted detour.
- Pedestrian traffic will be maintained on Medford Road.
Contact:
David Dykman, P.E., Project Manager | 248.844.6274 | ddykman@sda-eng.com
Lane Closure of East William Street between South Fifth Avenue and South Division Street
When: 7 a.m. Wednesday, April 8 - 5 p.m. Saturday, April 25, 2026
Why: Power Construction will be installing streetlights along East William Street and performing work on the façade for the new apartment building.
Detour route and other travel impacts:
- 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.
Contacts:
City: Adam Chludzinski, Project Engineer | 734.794.6410 ext. 43651 | achludzinski@a2gov.org
Contractor: Tim Clohecy, Assistant Superintendent | 630.988.1965 | tclohecy@powerconstruction.net
Closure of Westbound Miller Avenue from Newport Road to Maple Road and Miller Avenue Cycle Track from Spring Street to Maple Road
When: 9 a.m. Wednesday, April 8 - 5 p.m. Friday, April 24, 2026 (cycle track closure starts Monday, April 13)
Why: City contractor Fonson will be completing concrete speed tables and hardscape, signage, landscape restoration, delineator repairs, and pavement markings.
Detour route and other travel impacts:
- Westbound vehicles will be detoured south on North Seventh Street, then west on West Huron Street, then west on Dexter Avenue, then north on North Maple Road to Miller Avenue.
- Eastbound vehicle traffic will be maintained, including access to and from side streets, as well as access to driveways within the closure.
- The cycle track will be closed starting Monday, April 13. Cyclists are advised to travel to and from downtown Ann Arbor via Dexter Avenue, S Revena Blvd, and West Washington Street; Or via Maple Road to 1820 pathway, Franklin Court N, Garden Homes Park, Fulmer Street, 1750 pathway, Hatcher Street, Saunders Cres, Cooley Avenue, Forsythe pathway, Newport Rd., Spring Road, to Miller Ave.
- Pedestrian traffic will be maintained, with detours posted as necessary during sidewalk replacement work.
- Emergency vehicles are advised to follow the posted detour, when possible. However, emergency vehicle access will be maintained as needed.
Contact:
Theresa Bridges, Project Manager | 734.794.6410 ext. 43672 | tbridges@a2gov.org
Road Closure with detour of Bird Road between Newport Road and Huron River Drive
When: 8 a.m. Monday, April 6 – 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, 2026 *Closure extended
Why: Tanner Excavating will be installing water and sewer service for 1376 Bird Road.
Detour route and other travel impacts:
- Eastbound vehicles traveling on Bird Road will be detoured north on Newport Road, north on Maple Road then east on Huron River Drive and back on Bird Road.
- Westbound vehicles traveling on Bird Road will be detoured west on Huron River Drive, south on Maple Road, then south on Newport Road and back on Bird Road
- Sidewalk access will not be impacted.
City Contacts:
Full Closure of West Ann Street between North First Street and North Main Street
When: 7 a.m. Monday, March 23 – Mid May, 2026
Why: Bailey Excavating, on behalf of the City of Ann Arbor, will be installing utilities and curb and resurfacing the road as part of Phase 1 of 3 of the Ann Street Improvements Project.
Detour route and other travel impacts:
- Westbound vehicle traffic on Ann Street will be detoured north on North Main Street and west on Miller Avenue.
- Northbound vehicle traffic on North Ashley Street will be detoured east on West Huron Street, north on North Main Street and west on Miller Avenue.
- Southbound vehicle traffic on North Ashley Street will be detoured east on Miller Avenue, south on North Main Street, and west on West Huron Street.
- Emergency vehicles are advised to follow the posted detour.
- Pedestrian traffic will be maintained on Ann Street.
Contacts:
Jacob Bailey, on-site contact, Bailey Excavating, 517.750.3030
Tracy Anderson, City Project Manager, 734.794.6410 Ext.43639, tanderson@a2gov.org
Full Closure of Nixon Road between Bluett Drive and Traver Boulevard
When: 7 a.m. Monday, March 30 - 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 10, 2026
Why: This closure is to accommodate the installation of roundabouts, pavement removal and replacement, public utility work, associated sidewalk, sidewalk ramp and crosswalk improvements on Nixon Road.
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
Chris Wall, City Project Manager, cwall@a2gov.org, 734.947.2607
Full Closure of East Washington Street between South Main Street and South Fourth Avenue
When: 4 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026 - TBD
Why: DTE will be closing East Washington Street for an emergency gas main repair.
Detour route and other travel impacts:
- Eastbound vehicles traveling on East Washington Street will be detoured south on South Main Street, east on East Liberty Street, north on South Fourth Avenue, and back to East Washington Street.
- Westbound vehicles traveling on East Washington Street will be detoured south on South Fourth Avenue, west on East Liberty Street, north on South Main Street, and back to East Washington Street.
- Sidewalk traffic on the south side of East Washington Street will be detoured to the north side of the road.
City Contact: Zack Kulpinski, Right-Of-Way Inspector, 517.474.3119 | zkulpinski@a2gov.org
Southbound Closure of South Division Street between Hill Street and Benjamin Street
When: Monday, Jan. 12– Saturday, May 30, 2026
Why: The University of Michigan’s South Fifth Housing and Dining project has completed paving of both vehicle lanes of South Division Street adjacent to their development south of Benjamin Street. The southbound vehicle traffic lane from Hill Street to Benjamin Street and both the northbound and southbound cycle traffic lanes from Hill Street to East Hoover Avenue will remain closed until final paving and striping can take place in the spring of 2026.
Detour or other travel impacts:
- 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 between Hill Street and East Hoover Avenue will be maintained.
- 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 East Hoover Avenue.
- Pedestrian access will be maintained on the east side of South Division Street.
- Emergency vehicle access will be maintained.
Contacts:
City: Anne Litch, Project Manager | 734.794-6410 ext. 43642 | ALitch@a2gov.org
Other: Sean Havera, Project Manager | 313.410.6488 | sean.havera@christmanco.com
Full Closure of South First Street and West Washington Street intersection
When: 7 a.m. Wednesday Jan. 7, 2026 – Fall 2026
Why: Ric-Man Construction Inc., on behalf of the City of Ann Arbor, will be microtunneling a sanitary sewer along First Street and Washington Street. The city’s engineering consultants, Stantec and OHM Advisors, will be overseeing construction efforts and communications.
Detour route and other travel impacts:
- All southbound First Street vehicle traffic will be detoured by traveling east on Huron Street, then south on Main Street, then west on Liberty Street.
- All northbound First Street vehicle traffic will be detoured by traveling east on Liberty Street, then north on Main Street, then west on Huron Street.
- Washington Street vehicle traffic shall find alternate routes.
- Emergency vehicles are advised to follow the posted detour.
- Access to driveways, parking lots and alleys within the closure will be maintained.
Contacts:
Steve Tennyson, Stantec, 734.214.2536 | Fraser Payne, OHM Advisors, | 734.466.4502
City Contact: Tracy Anderson, Project Manager | 734.794.6410 ext. 43639 | TAnderson@a2gov.org
Full Closure of South University Avenue between Church Street and South Forest Avenue
When: 7 a.m. Monday, Nov. 24, 2025 - 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 31, 2028
Why: South University will be fully closed to vehicular traffic to facilitate construction of a new high-rise residential building.
Detour route and other travel impacts:
- Vehicles traveling east on South University Avenue will detour south on Church Street, then east on Willard Street, then north on South Forest Avenue to South University Avenue.
- Vehicles traveling west on South University Avenue will be detoured south on South Forest Avenue, then west on Willard Street, then north on Church Street to South University Avenue.
- Emergency vehicles are advised to follow the posted detour, however, access to driveways within the closure will be maintained.
- Pedestrians and bicyclists will be detoured along the north side of South University Avenue and within a covered pedestrian tunnel between East University Avenue and South Forest Avenue.
Contacts:
Michael Milligan, Landmark Urban Construction, 850.776.7405, michael.milligan@landmarkproperties.com
Ron Alburtus, Eagle Excavating, 810.691.2160, ralburtus@eeifield.com
Nichole Woodward, City Project Manager, 734.794.6410 ext. 43909, nxwoodward@a2gov.org
