Road and Lane Closures

When:

7 a.m., Tuesday, July 14, 2026, to 7 a.m., Tuesday, June 15, 2027

Why:

The private developments at 625 Church Street and 701 Church Street will require a full closure of Willard Street for construction work 

Detour or other travel impacts:

• Willard Street will be fully closed to vehicular traffic. Local access and access to Willard Street entrance to the 616 South Forest Avenue parking structure will be maintained via South Forest Avenue.
• Pedestrian access will be managed by the development at 625 Church Street and is currently under review. A protected pedestrian walkway will be installed once approved.
• Emergency vehicle access will be maintained.

Contacts           

City: Anne Litch, Project Engineer, 734.794.6410 x43642 | alitch@a2gov.org

Other: Walt Kegebein, 313.410.8675 | wkegebein@tcco.com

When:

7 a.m. Monday, July 27 - 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2, 2029

Why:

The University of Michigan will be closing the north travel lane of Tappan Street to improve work zone safety during construction.

Detour route and other travel impacts:

• Vehicles and cyclists traveling north on Tappan Street will detour east on Monroe Street, then north on South State Street and east on South University Avenue back to Tappan Street.
• Pedestrians have the option of using the sidewalk on the west side of Tappan Street or following the posted detour through University of Michigan sidewalks adjacent to the construction site.
• Emergency vehicles are advised to follow the posted detour.

Contact:

Evan Green, Gilbane Construction | 231.329.7235 | EGreen1@GilbaneCo.com    

City: Nichole Woodward, Project Manager | 734.794.6410 ext. 43909 | nxwoodward@a2gov.org

When:

Starting 9 a.m., Monday, July 13, 2026 - TBD

Why:

The University of Michigan will require a full closure of John Street to perform utility work. 

Detour or other travel impacts:

• John Street will be fully closed to vehicular traffic.
• Pedestrian traffic will be maintained.
• Emergency vehicle access will be maintained.

Contacts       

Anne Litch, Project Engineer | 734.794.6410 x43642 | alitch@a2gov.org 

When:

8 p.m. Tuesday, June 2 - 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, 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: 

• The Zina Pitcher Place - Ann Street intersection will be opened to the flow of traffic. Ann Street will support two-way traffic.
• Zina Pitcher traffic will be detoured using Ann Street, Observatory Street, Geddes Avenue, Washtenaw Avenue, Huron Street, and Glen Avenue.
• Vehicles traveling north on Washtenaw Avenue, intending to go north on Zina Pitcher will be detoured west on Huron Street, then north on Glen Avenue, then east on Ann Street to the Zina Pitcher intersection.
• Vehicles traveling east on Huron Street, intending to go north on Zina Pitcher, will be detoured south on Washtenaw Avenue, then east on Geddes Avenue, then north on Observatory Street, then west on Ann Street to the Zina Pitcher intersection.
• 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.

Contacts:

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•    The Zina Pitcher Place - Ann Street intersection will be opened to the flow of traffic. 

Oct. 14, 2026 update:

The project continues to be delayed due to utility conflicts with overhead electrical facilities. DTE Energy anticipates completing its work to resolve them by mid-October and then construction of the retaining wall and roadway can resume. The road will remain closed until the project is complete, which we estimate will be by mid to late January 2027, weather permitting.

Although the roadway surface itself remains intact, the existing guardrail, retaining wall, and the steep slope along the riverside portion of the roadway have been determined to be unsafe for vehicle traffic. For that reason, the road must remain closed until construction can resume and the area can be made safe. 

When:

9 a.m. Monday, May 26 - TBD

Why:

To rebuild a retaining wall and road reconstruction project.

Detour or other travel impacts:

• Eastbound vehicle traffic on East Huron River Drive will be detoured south on Huron Parkway, east on Washtenaw Avenue, and north on Hogback Road.
• Westbound vehicle traffic on East Huron River Drive will be detoured south on Hogback Road, west on Washtenaw Avenue and north on Huron Parkway.
• Emergency vehicles are advised to follow the posted detour.

Contacts:          

City: David Dykman, Project Manager | 248.844.5400 x1132 | dadykman@a2gov.org

Other: Logan McClatchey, Project Manager | 248.349.7500 x285 | lmcclatchey@toebe.com

When: 

Tuesday May 26, 2026 through February, 2027

Why:

Ric-Man Construction Inc., on behalf of the City of Ann Arbor, will be installing sanitary sewer along First Street as part of the High-Level Trunkline Capacity Improvements project.  

Detour route and other travel impacts: 

• Bike lane will be detoured by traveling east on Liberty Street, then north on Ashley Street, then west on Miller Avenue.
• Pedestrian traffic will be maintained on the west side of North First Street.

Contacts:

Steve Tennyson, Stantec, 734.214.2536  
Fraser Payne, OHM Advisors, 734.466.4502 
Tracy Anderson, City Project Manager, 734.794.6410 Ext.43639, tanderson@a2gov.org 

When:

7 a.m. Monday, Aug. 24, through 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, 2026

Why:

Ric-Man Construction Inc., on behalf of the City of Ann Arbor, will be installing sanitary sewer along First Street as part of the High-Level Trunkline Capacity Improvements project. 

Detours and other traffic impacts:

• All southbound vehicle traffic on First Street will be detoured east on West Kingsley Street, south on North Ashley Street, and west on Miller Avenue.
• All northbound vehicle traffic on First Street will be detoured east on Miller Avenue, north on North Ashley Street, and west on West Kingsley Street.
• Access to First Miller Business Center will be maintained off Miller Avenue and off First Street from Kingsley Street.
• Miller Avenue will remain open.
• Pedestrian traffic will be maintained.
• Emergency vehicles are advised to follow the posted detours.

Contacts:

Steve Tennyson, Stantec, 734.214.2536  
Fraser Payne, OHM Advisors, 734.466.4502 
Tracy Anderson, City Project Manager | 734.794.6410 Ext.43639 | tanderson@a2gov.org

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 to pedestrians 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 through 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2026

Why: 

To accommodate the replacement of an aging water main, installation of a storm infiltration system, the resurfacing of North University and South Thayer Street, and sidewalk improvements

Detour route and other travel impacts: 

• Beginning on July 11 and during the Art Fair (Thursday, July 16 through Saturday, July 18), the North University Avenue and Fletcher Street intersection will be fully open. Southbound Fletcher Steet traffic will be permitted for westbound turns onto North University Avenue, and eastbound North University Avenue will be permitted for northbound turns onto Fletcher Street. North University will not be open to vehicular traffic during the entire week from Fletcher Street to State Street.
• On July 20, the North University Avenue and Fletcher Street closure and detour will be reestablished, and the intersection be fully closed until August 16.
• Westbound vehicles and cyclists traveling on North University Avenue/Geddes Avenue will be detoured south on Washtenaw 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 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 details and updates, please visit the project page on Engage Ann Arbor.

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

When:

7 a.m. Wednesday Jan. 7, 2026 through Spring, 2027

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 East University Avenue, then east on Hill 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 Hill Street, then north on East University Avenue 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

Nichole Woodward, City of Ann Arbor Project Manager, 734.794.6410 ext. 43909, nxwoodward@a2gov.org

When:

7 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12 through 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, 2026 

Why:

City contractor E.T. MacKenzie will be installing new sidewalk and crosswalks between Seybold Drive and Kuehnle Avenue, as well as stormwater drainage improvements and landscape restoration.

Detour route and other travel impacts:

• Westbound vehicles will be detoured north on North Maple Road, then west on Miller Avenue, then south on North Wagner Road to Dexter Road.
• Eastbound traffic will be maintained, including access to and from side streets, as well as access to driveways within the closure.
• Bicycle lanes will be maintained in both directions.
• 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:

7 a.m. Monday, Aug. 17 through Friday, Nov. 20, 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 detour north on Division Street, then west on East William Street, then south on South Main Street.
• Southbound vehicles traveling towards Packard Street will detour south on South Main Street then east on Hill Street.
• Temporary two-way traffic will be implemented on South Fifth Avenue between Packard Street and East Jefferson 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 Construction Engineer | cbrinks@wadetrim.com | 734.947.2788

Marie Wyman, Wade Trim Field Inspector | mwyman@wadetrim.com | 216.338.4225

Chris Wall, City of Ann Arbor Project Manager | cwall@a2gov.org | 734.947.2607

When:

7 a.m. Monday, Aug 31 through 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026

Why:

This closure is to accommodate 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 maintained.
• Emergency vehicles are advised to follow the posted detour, however, access to driveways within the closure will be maintained.

Contact:

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 of Ann Arbor Project Manager | cwall@a2gov.org | 734.947.2607

When:

6 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 4, to 8 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 31, 2027

Why:

The private development at 350 South Fifth will require a lane closure of the western-most southbound traffic lane of South Fifth Avenue for demolition and utility work.

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 east side of South Fifth Avenue.
• Emergency vehicle access will be maintained.

Contacts             

City: Raeven Bobo, Project Engineer | 734.794.6410 x43635 | Rbobo@a2gov.org

Other: Scott Meredith, General Contractor | 586.598.9700 | info@colasantigroup.com

When: 

7 a.m. Monday, Sept. 28 through 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19, 2026

Why:

Sinacola Construction will fully shut down Platt Road to install underground utilities as part of a new subdivision.

Detour route and other travel impacts:

• Vehicles traveling north on Platt Road will be detoured west on East Ellsworth Road, then north on Stone School Road, then east on Packard Road, to Platt Road.
• Southbound vehicles traveling on Platt Road will be detoured west on Packard Road, then south on Stone School Road, then east on East Ellsworth Road, to Platt Road.
• Emergency vehicles are advised to follow the posted detour, however, access to driveways within the closure will be maintained.  Please note that the south entrance to the Colonial Square co-op, Williamsburg Road, will be closed to all traffic.
• Pedestrian traffic will be maintained on the east side of Platt Road between East Ellsworth Road and Williamsburg Road.
• Bicyclists are advised to follow the posted detour or dismount and use the pedestrian detour on the east side of Platt Road as noted above.

Contact

City: Nichole Woodward, Senior Project Manager | 734.794.6410 ext. 43909 | nxwoodward@a2gov.org 

Other: Dennis Sinacola, Superintendent | 248.640.4114 | DJSinacola@hotmail.com

When: 

9 a.m. Monday, Sept. 28 through 12 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, 2026

Why:

South State Street Median Improvements and Crosswalk Installation

Detour and other travel impacts:

• Northbound South State Street will be reduced to one lane of travel between Hilton Blvd and Mall Drive. Only the outside curb lane will be open to traffic.
• Southbound South State Street will be reduced to one lane of travel between Eisenhower Parkway and Briarwood Circle. Only the outside curb lane will be open to traffic.
• All center turn lanes and crossovers will be closed along the closure area.

Contacts:

Paul Matthews, Public Works Manager | 734.794.6350 ext. 43386 | pmatthews@a2gov.org

When: 

7 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30 through 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, 2026

Why:

Bailey Excavating Inc., on behalf of the City of Ann Arbor, will be installing utilities and resurfacing East Ann Street, from North Main Street to North Fifth Avenue as part of the Ann Street Improvements project.

Detour and other travel impacts:

• All eastbound vehicle traffic on Ann Street will be detoured by traveling north on North Main Street, then east on Catherine Street, then south on Fifth Avenue.
• Westbound Ann Street traffic will be detoured by traveling south on Fifth Avenue, then west on Huron Street, then north on North Main Street.
• All southbound traffic on North Fourth Avenue will be detoured by traveling west on Catherine Street, then south on North Main Street, then east on Huron Street.
• All northbound vehicle traffic on Fourth Avenue will be detoured by traveling west on Huron Street, then north on North Main Street, then east on Catherine Street.
• Pedestrian traffic will be generally maintained with posted detours as needed.
• Emergency vehicles are advised to follow the posted detour.

Contacts:

Jacob Bailey, Bailey Excavating | 517.750.3030

Tracy Anderson, City Project Manager | 734.794.6410 Ext.43639 | tanderson@a2gov.org

When:

9 a.m. Monday, Oct. 19 through 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026

Why:

AT&T will be repairing a manhole structure in the roadway.

Road closure detour route and other travel impacts:

• All westbound Miller Avenue/Catherine Street vehicle traffic will be detoured by traveling north on North Main Street, then west on West Kingsley Street, then south on North Ashley Street and back to Miller Avenue.
• All eastbound on Miller Avenue vehicle traffic will be maintained at all times
• Cycle track traffic and pedestrian traffic will be maintained at all times.
• Emergency vehicles are advised to follow posted detour.

Contacts:

Tulio Decan, Engineering | 734.546.5690 | tdecan@a2gov.org

Michael Jarema, AT&T Project Manager | 734.277.4855 | mj1749@att.com

These closures will occur for all U-M home football games, beginning with the home opener Saturday, ​Sept.​ 5, 2026. The scheduled closures are the same as those during the past several football seasons:

• East Keech Street between South Main Street and Greene
• East Hoover between Division and Greene
• Closure of the westbound right turn lane of East Stadium Boulevard onto South Main Street just south of Michigan Stadium
• Closing South Main Street to both local and through traffic from Stadium Boulevard to Pauline
• Limited access to parking permit holders on Greene Street from East Hoover to Keech

The duration of these closures will be three hours prior to each game until the end of each game. The exception is southbound South Main Street, which will be closed one hour prior to the games until the end of each game. University of Michigan home football games are scheduled for Saturdays:

• Oct. 17
• Oct. 24
• Nov.​ 7
• Nov. 21​​