Project limits
Geddes Road to US-23 . Earhart Road had previously been 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
- Public Engagement: Fall 2022
- Design: Fall 2022 - Winter 2023
- Construction: Spring 2023 - Fall 2023
Why is this project being done?
While the scope of this project is currently under development a primary focus will be to improve the poor pavement conditions and upgrade certain stormwater system components within the corridor. In addition, it will provide an opportunity to address objectives recognized in the city's Comprehensive Transportation Plan (Ann Arbor Moving Together Toward Vision Zero) together with others identified through new public engagement initiatives planned for the project. These initiatives will assist to guide the final scope determination and move the project forward into design.
Why is this project being done?
The Earhart Road Project will have numerous benefits to residents through enhancements to multiple transportation modes. Proposed improvements include the following:
- Repave the entire length of Earhart Road with in the City Limits.
- Improve intersection configurations with mini roundabouts to slow vehicles and efficiently accommodate traffic in all directions.
- Construct new sidewalks to eliminate 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
