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City of Ann Arbor Closures

When: 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday, July 12, 2025

Why: WJ O'Neil, on behalf of U of M, will be closing Hill Street to set up a crane lift for material drop-offs.

Detour route and other travel impacts:

  • Eastbound vehicles traveling on Hill Street will be detoured south on Greene Street, east on East Hoover Avenue, north on State Street, and back to Hill Street.
  • Westbound vehicles traveling on Hill Street will be detoured north on South Division Street, west on Packard Street, south on South Main Street, and back to Hill Street.
  • Sidewalk traffic on the north side of Hill Street will be detoured to the north on South Fifth Avenue, east on John Street, south on South Division Street, and back to Hill Street.

City Contact: Zack Kulpinski, Right-Of-Way Inspector, 517.474.3119 | zkulpinski@a2gov.org

 

 

 

When: 7 a.m. Thursday, July 17 - 5 p.m. Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Why: City contractor Fonson will be installing underground watermain and storm sewer work.

Detour route and other travel impacts:

  • Eastbound vehicles traveling on Miller Avenue will be detoured south on North Maple Road, then east on Dexter Avenue to east on West Huron Street, then north on North First Street to Miller Avenue.
  • Westbound vehicles will be detoured south on North First Street, then west on West Huron Street, then west on Dexter Avenue, then north on North Maple Road to Miller Avenue.
  • Cyclists are advised to travel to and from downtown Ann Arbor via Miller Avenue west of Seventh, using North and South Seventh Streets and West Washington Street.
  • 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.
  • Access to driveways within the closure will be maintained.

Contact:       

City: Theresa Bridges, Project Manager, 734.794.6410 ext. 43672 | tbridges@a2gov.org

When: 7 a.m. Monday, June 30 – 5 p.m. Friday, July 25, 2025

Why: Richard Brothers Painting, on behalf of PCI, will be closing Maynard Street to paint the parking structure.

Detour route and other travel impacts:

  • Northbound vehicles traveling on Maynard Street will be detoured west on East William Street, north on Thompson Street, to East Liberty Street.
  • Vehicles traveling on East Liberty Street will be detoured south on Thompson Street, east on East William Street, to Maynard Street.
  • Maynard Street Parking Structure entrance/exit will be fully closed. Vehicles needing to use the parking structure will be detoured to the Thompson Street entrance/exit.
  • Maynard Street will be closed during the day and open at night.
  • Sidewalk traffic on the east and west side of Maynard Street will be detoured intermittently.

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:

Zack Kulpinski, Right-Of-Way Inspector, 517.474.3119 | zkulpinski@a2gov.org

When: 7 a.m. Monday, June 30, 2025 - 5 p.m. Friday, July 11, 2025

Why: Placement of new water main and restoration of the intersection for Art Fair, 2025.

 Detour route and other travel impacts:

The detour for this closure will be the same as used for the State Street construction project located between South University and East William Street. 

  • Vehicles traveling northbound should follow the posted detour of Hill Street to South Forest Avenue to Washtenaw Avenue (Business Route 94) to Geddes Road to North University Avenue.
  • Vehicles traveling southbound should follow the posted detour of North University to Geddes Road to Washtenaw Avenue (Business Route 94) to South Forest Avenue to Hill Street.
  • Cyclists traveling northbound should follow the posted detour of Packard Road to South Division Street to East William Street.
  • Cyclists traveling southbound should follow the posted detour of East William Street to South Division Street to Packard Road.
  • Pedestrians should follow the posted detour routes when sidewalks are closed to use.  

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:

Christopher Wall, Project Manager, Engineering; cwall@a2gov.org; 734.947.2607

When: *New start and end dates, 9 a.m. Monday, June 9 - 5 p.m. Friday, July 11, 2025

Why: City contractor Fonson will be installing underground watermain work.

Detour route and other travel impacts:

  • Southbound vehicles traveling on Stadium Boulevard will continue south on Stadium Boulevard then west on West Liberty Street to South Maple Road.
  • Northbound vehicles will be detoured east on West Liberty Street to north on Stadium Boulevard.
  • Emergency vehicles are advised to follow the posted detour.
  • Access to driveways within the closure will be maintained.

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          

City: Francisca Chan, Project Manager, 734.794.6410 ext. 43701 | fchan@a2gov.org

When: 7 a.m. Tuesday, May 27 - 5 p.m. Friday, August 22, 2025

Why: This closure will accommodate the installation of roundabouts, pavement removal and replacement, public utility work, associated sidewalk, sidewalk ramp and crosswalk improvements.

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

*Closure extended - When: March 24–July 14, 2025

Why: Fonson Company will be installing water main, stormwater drains, road curbs and pavement for the Miller Avenue Rehabilitation project.

Detours and other traffic impacts:

  • Alanes of Miller Avenue will be closed to traffic east of Newport Road through Seventh Street.

  • Eastbound traffic will travel south on North Maple Road, then east on Dexter Avenue, then east on West Huron Street, then north on North First Street back to Miller.

  • Westbound traffic will travel south on North First Street, then west on West Huron Street, then west on Dexter Avenue, then north on North Maple Road back to Miller.

The following intersections with Miller Avenue will also be closed:

  • Linda Vista Street
  • Wesley Street
  • Pomona Road
  • Red Oak Road
  • Arborview Boulevard
  • Seventh Street

Cyclists who normally use Miller Avenue are advised to travel to and from downtown Ann Arbor via Dexter Avenue, South Revena Boulevard and West Washington Street. 

Local and emergency vehicle access will be maintained. Pedestrian traffic will be maintained, with detours posted as necessary during sidewalk replacement work.

Contact:

Theresa Bridges, Project Manager, 734.794.6410 x 43672 | tbridges@a2gov.org

When: 7 a.m. Friday, May 5-7 p.m. Friday, July 11, 2025

Why: This closure will allow pavement removal and replacement, utility work, associated sidewalk, sidewalk ramp and crosswalk improvements.

Detour and other travel impacts:

  • State Street will be closed to traffic in both directions north of South University Avenue and south of East William Street.
  • Prior to the Ann Arbor Art Fair, the intersection of South University and State Street, and North University Avenue between State Street and Thayer Street will be closed for a set duration to accommodate water main installation. A separate notification will be issued to inform the public of the new traffic pattern that will take place at that time.

During construction, traffic will be restricted to emergency vehicles, refuse pickup and mail delivery.

The following detours will be in place:

  • Vehicles traveling northbound should follow the posted detour of Hill Street to South Forest Avenue to Washtenaw Avenue (Business Route 94) to Geddes Road to North University Avenue. 
  • Vehicles traveling southbound should follow the posted detour of North University to Geddes Road to Washtenaw Avenue (Business Route 94) to South Forest Avenue to Hill Street.
  • Cyclists traveling northbound should follow the posted detour of Packard Road to South Division Street to East William Street. Cyclists traveling southbound should follow the posted detour of East William Street to South Division Street to Packard Road.
  • Pedestrians should follow the posted detour routes when sidewalks are closed to use.
  • Local and emergency vehicle access will be maintained.

A second phase of construction will begin July 21, after the Ann Arbor Art Fair concludes. A separate notification will be issued to inform the public of the new traffic pattern that will take place at that time.

 

When: 7 a.m. Monday, Feb. 10, 2025 – 7 p.m. Thursday, Apr. 1, 2027

Why: The private development at 711 Church Street will require a lane closure of the northbound traffic lane of Church Street to construct their new apartment building. 

Detours and other travel impacts:

  • Northbound Church Street traffic will be detoured west onto Hill Street, north onto East University Avenue, ease onto Willard Street, and then north back to Church Street.
  • Pedestrian traffic will be maintained on the west side of Church Street.

When: 7 a.m. Wednesday, April 9–End of July 2025

Why: Dan’s Excavating Inc. will be installing a new water main and replacing the pavement between Seventh Street to Main Street. No impact is anticipated at the intersection at Main Street and Pauline Boulevard.

Detour and other travel impacts:

  • Westbound traffic from Main Street will be detoured south to West Stadium Boulevard, west on West Stadium Boulevard to South Seventh Street and north on South Seventh Street to Pauline Boulevard. 
  • Eastbound traffic will be detoured south on South Seventh Street to West Stadium east on West Stadium to South Main Street, north on South Main Street to Pauline Boulevard.
  • During construction, pedestrian traffic will be maintained.

When: 7 a.m. Monday, April 14–7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8, 2025

Why: The University of Michigan’s South Fifth Housing and Dining project will be installing utility service leads and water main in South Division Street. 

Detour and other travel impacts:

All forms of travel will be impacted by the full closure of South Division Street.

Vehicles:

  • 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 will be detoured east onto East Hoover Avenue, north onto State Street, northwest onto Packard Street, west onto Hill Street, and north back to South Division Street.
  • Westbound traffic on Benjamin Street will be detoured north on Sybil Street, west on Hill Street, and back north on South Division Street.
  • Benjamin Street between South Division Street and Sybil Street will remain accessible to local traffic only. 

Cyclists:

  • 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 Hoover Street. 

Pedestrians:

  • Southbound pedestrian traffic on South Division Street will be detoured south on the sidewalk on the east side of Division Street, east on the sidewalk on the north side of Benjamin Street, south across the western crosswalk crossing Benjamin Street at Sybil Street, west on the sidewalk on the south side of Benjamin Street, and back south on the sidewalk on the east side of South Division Street.
  • Northbound pedestrian traffic on South Division Street will be detoured north on the sidewalk on the east side of Division Street, east on the sidewalk on the south side of Benjamin Street, north across the western crosswalk crossing Benjamin Street at Sybil Street, west on the sidewalk on the north side of Benjamin Street, and back north on the sidewalk on the east side of South Division Street.

Special Event Closures

(Unless otherwise noted, special events listed are not sponsored or endorsed by the City of Ann Arbor.)​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Thursdays at 4 p.m. through Mondays at 6 a.m. from June 1 through Sept. 30, 2025, the following streets will be closed as part of the downtown closures for restaurant and retail use (PDF):

  • Main Street from William to Washington
  • West Liberty Street from Ashley to Main Street
  • East Liberty Street from Main Street to Fourth Avenue
  • West Washington Street from Ashley to Main Street

On Thursdays, from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m., between June 5 and August 28, the following street will be closed for the Sonic Lunch Performance special events:

  • East Liberty between South Division and South Fifth Avenue

From 7 a.m. to midnight on Friday, July 11, 2025 the following road closures will be in place for the Rolling Sculpture Car Show special event:

  • South Main Street between Huron Street and William Street
  • Liberty Street between South Ashley Street and Division
  • Washington Street between South Ashley Street and Fourth (except for traffic entering or exiting the Washington Street Parking Structure)
  • Liberty between Fourth and Division (which will reopen at 3:30 p.m.

From 3 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, the following streets will be closed for the Ann Arbor Mile-Dart for Art special event:

  • North University from State Street to Church
  • Church from North University to Willard
  • Willard from Church to East University
  • The route then continues across University property from Willard back to North University

From Friday, July 18 through Sunday, July 20, 2025, the following streets will be closed fo 2025 Ann Arbor Art Fair:

  • Liberty from Ashley to South State Street
  • Main Street from William Street to Huron
  • East Washington from South Thayer to Fletcher
  • North University Avenue from South State Street to Fletcher
  • South University from South State Street to Forest
  • Church Street from Willard to South University
  • Thompson Street from East Liberty to West William
  • Maynard Street from East Liberty to near East Jefferson

Michigan Department ​of Transportation (MDOT) and Washtenaw County Road Commission (WC​RC)​ Projects 

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