Project limits
Geddes Road to US-23 . Earhart Road used to be two separate projects: Geddes Road to Greenhills Drive; and Greenhills Drive to US-23. These have been combined into a single project for that entire length of Earhart Road to be constructed in 2023.
Timeline of Earheart Road Project
- Public Engagement: Fall 2022
- Design: Fall 2022 - Winter 2023
- Construction: Spring 2023 - Fall 2023
The project is currently open for bidding, and we anticipate commencing construction in mid-July. The construction phase is expected to extend until early November.
Why is this project being done?
The scope of this project is still under development. A main focus will be to improve poor pavement and upgrade parts of the stormwater system within the corridor. It will also provide the chance to address objectives in the city's Comprehensive Transportation Plan. There will be public input into this project. These things will guide the scope determination and move the project forward into design.
Why is this project being done?
The Earhart Road Project will have many benefits to residents through enhancements to multiple transportation modes. Proposed updates include:
Repave the entire length of Earhart Road with in the City Limits.
Improve intersections with mini roundabouts to slow vehicles and efficiently move traffic in all directions.
Construct new sidewalks to get rid of several existing gaps.
Install bike lanes
Stormwater improvements.
Costs and funding source
This project will be funded by the Washtenaw County Road Millage and the City of Ann Arbor Street, Bridge, and Sidewalk Millage
Documents and materials
Dec. 18, 2022 virtual information session
Oct. 20, 2022 information session
Dec. 1, 2021 workshop's
12:00p.m. Meeting Recording - Dec 2021
6:00p.m. Meeting Recording - Dec 2021
Earhart Road Safety Improvements and Lane Conversion Public Survey Results (PDF)
April 11, 2019 public meeting
Transportation Commission, February 20, 2019