Road and Lane Closures

When: 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 22, 2025

Why: Cabrio Properties will be closing South First Street to place a crane for roof repairs.

Detour route and other travel impacts:

• Northbound vehicles traveling on South First Street will be detoured east on West Liberty Street, north on South Ashley Street, west on West Washington Street, back to South First Street.
• Southbound vehicles traveling on South First Street will be detoured east on West Washington Street, south on South Ashley Street, west on West Liberty Street, and back to South First Street.
• Sidewalk traffic on the east side of South First Street will be detoured to the west side of the street.
• The bike path on South First Street will not be affected.

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

When: 9 a.m. Monday, Dec. 8 – 5 p.m., Wednesday, Dec 31, 2025

Why: The private development at 310 East Huron Street will be utilizing the southernmost eastbound lane of East Huron Street to continue work on the side of the building.

Detour or other travel impacts:

• Eastbound East Huron Street will be reduced to one lane. .
• Pedestrian access will continue to be detoured to the north side of East Huron Street.
• Emergency vehicle access will be maintained.
• Drivers should expect significant delays.

Contacts:  

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

Other: Darryl Bell, Project Superintendent | 734.769.0770 | dbell@onealconstruction.com

When: 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025

Why: Hatzel and Buehler will be closing Hill Street to place a crane for the placement of a generator.

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, back to Hill Street.
• Westbound vehicles traveling on Hill Street will be detoured north on South Division Street, west on East Madison Street, south on South Fifth Avenue, and back to Hill Street.
• Sidewalk traffic on the south side of Hill Street will be detoured to the north side of the street.

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

When: 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 22, 2025

Why: Lecom Inc., on behalf of DTE, will be closing the southbound lane of South Maple Road to transfer communication lines.

Detour route and other travel impacts:

• Vehicles traveling on West Stadium Boulevard will continue south to Winewood Avenue, west on Winewood Avenue, to South Maple Road.
• Northbound vehicles traveling on South Maple Road will not be affected
• Sidewalk traffic on the west side of South Maple Road will be detoured to the east side of the street.

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. Wednesday Dec. 10 – 5 p.m. Tuesday Dec. 23, 2025

Why: City Contractor, SAK Construction, will be lining sanitary and storm sewers.

Detour route and other travel impacts:

• All westbound Miller Avenue vehicle traffic will be detoured by traveling south on North Ashley Street, then west on Huron Street, then north on Chapin Street.
• All eastbound Miller Avenue vehicle traffic will be detoured by traveling south on Chapin Street, then east on Huron Street, then north on North Ashely Street.
• Westbound Miller Avenue pedestrian and bike traffic will be detoured by traveling north at North Ashley Street, then west on Miller Avenue, and west across North First Street.
• Northbound First Street pedestrian and bike traffic will be detoured by traveling west across North First Street at Ann Street, then north on North First Street.
• Emergency vehicles are advised to follow the posted detour.
• Access to driveways within the closure will be maintained.

Contacts:

Brandon Stangle, SAK Construction | 636.385.1000 | bstangle@sakcon.com

Igor Kotlyar, Project Manager, City of Ann Arbor | 734.794.6410 ext. 43634 | Ikotylar@a2gov.org

When: 7 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2- 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025

Why: Glen Avenue Emergency Sanitary Sewer Repair

Detour route and other travel impacts:

• Vehicles traveling on WB on Fuller Road will continue west on Fuller Street, Depot Street, then turn south on Main Street, then turn east on Huron Street. 
• Northbound vehicles seeking to travel to EB Fuller Road will travel west on Huron, turn north on Main Street, East on Depot Street, to Fuller Street, then turn north on Fuller Road.

UofM Parking Structure access

• M-61 (Catherine-Glen) Access will be maintained to both exit and entrances however the intersection of Glen and Catherine will be closed. Vehicles will need to drive around “Closed to Thru Traffic” barricade.
• M-86 (Ann St) Access will be maintained to the single exit and entrances off Ann St. The Ann street intersection will be closed at Glen north of Ann.
• M-5 (Catherine St)  Access will be maintained to the single exit and entrances off Catherine. Upon exiting the structure, vehicles will need to travel to W Medical Center Dr. The Intersection of Glen and Catherine will be closed. Vehicles will need to drive around “Closed to Thru Traffic” barricade.
• Pedestrian access will be maintained along the East side of Glen Ave.

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

Contacts:

John Niemiec, President, E.T. MacKenzie | 734.761.5050 | jniemiec@mackenzieco.com     

Nicholas Bayley, Project Engineer, City of Ann Arbor | 734.794.6410 ex 43685 | nbayley@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

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. – 7 p.m. Tuesday, April. 8– Friday, Jan. 2, 2026 *closure extended

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. After utility installation, South Division Street will be repaved. 

Detours and 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 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.
• 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.
• 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. 

Contacts

City: Anne Litch, Project Manager | 734.794.6410 ext. 43642 | alitch@a2gov.org 

Project: Sean Havera, Project Manager | 313.410.6488 | sean.havera@christmanco.com