Road and Lane Closures

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

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

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.

• City: Mark McCulloch, City of Ann Arbor Project Manager, mmculloch@a2gov.org, 734.947.2698
• Other: Erik Rehkopf, Wade Trim Construction Engineer, erehkopf@wadetrim.com, 231.580.9663

When: 8 a.m. Monday, April 27 – 5 p.m. Monday, May 11, 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 business on Church Street closure will be maintained from South University Avenue.

City Contact: 

• Tulio Decan, CES, 734.546.5890 | tdecan@a2gov.org
• Marwan Bahoo, CES, 248.318.1007 | mbahoo@a2gov.org

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

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 

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 

When: 7 a.m. Monday, April 20 – 5 p.m. Saturday, April 25, 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

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

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

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

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:

• Tulio Decan, Engineering, 734.546.5690 | tdecani@a2gov.org
• Brian Nollar, Engineering, 734.323.6939 | bnollar@a2gov.org

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

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

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

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

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

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

Event: SpringFest

When: 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Friday, April 17

Where: North University Avenue and State Street

Why: To accommodate SpringFest, an annual lifestyle and music festival hosted by MUSIC Matters, a student organization supported by the University Activities Center at the University of Michigan

Traffic Impact: Road closures will be in effect along North University Avenue and State Street during the event hours. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes and allow additional travel time.

On Friday, April 10, 2026, from noon to midnight, the following streets will be closed for the Fool Moon special event: 

• Ashley from Liberty to Huron
• Washington from Main Street to Ashley

On Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., the following streets will be closed for the University of Michigan Men's basketball National Championship parade: 

• Monroe Street from South State Street to Tappan Street
• Tappan Street from Monroe Street to South University Street
• South University Street from Tappan Street to South State Street
• South State Street from South University Street to Schembechler Hall

A few notes for those planning to attend:

• Stay behind all ropes and barricades and remain out of the parade route
• Do not throw any items into the parade
• Public consumption of alcohol is prohibited
• Plan ahead and arrive early to secure parking

*Route updated on 4.10/26 - On Sunday, April 12, 2026, from 6 to 10 a.m., the following streets will be closed for University of Michigan Big House 5K special event:

• State Street from Dewey Avenue to Monroe Street
• Monroe Street from South State Street to Tappan Avenue
• Tappan Avenue from Monroe Street to South University Avenue
• South University Avenue from Tappan Avenue to Church Street
• Church Street from South University Avenue to Geddes Avenue
• Geddes Avenue from Church Street to Fletcher Street
• Fletcher Street from Geddes Avenue to East Washington Street
• East Washington Street from Fletcher Street to South Thayer Street
• South Thayer Street from East Washington Street to North University Avenue
• North University Avenue from South Thayer Street to South State Street
• South State Street from North University Avenue to East Madison Street
• East Madison Street from South State Street to South Division Street
• South Division Street from East Madison Street to Hill Street
• Hill Street from South Division Street to Greene Street
• Greene Street from Hill Street to East Keech Avenue to finish inside Michigan 
  Stadium

On Sunday, April 12, 2026, from noon to 6 p.m., the following streets will be closed for the FestiFools Parade special event:

• Main Street from William and Washington
• Liberty between Ashley and Fourth Avenue 

On Wednesday, April 15, 2026, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., the following street will be closed for the Forever Go Blue Bash special event: 

• Washington between Fletcher and Thayer