The Christman Company will be closing East University Avenue to vehicle traffic in both directions and eastbound South University to establish a workspace and material holding site for the Vic Village South project.
Beginning at 7 a.m. on Monday, June 5, sections of East University and South University Avenues will be closed to through vehicle traffic. Northbound East University traffic will be detoured east on Hill Street and then north on Church Street to South University Avenue. Southbound East University Avenue traffic will be detoured south on Tappan Street and then east on Hill Street to East University Avenue. Eastbound South University Avenue traffic will be detoured south on Tappan Street and then east on Hill Street and then north on Church Street to South University Avenue.
Local access to businesses and driveways will be always maintained. Pedestrian traffic on the east side of East University Avenue will be detoured to the west side of East University Avenue
The City's contractor, Fonson Company, will consolidate water mains and restore with temporary pavement from Dewey to Granger; and will consolidate water mains in preparation for the pavement resurfacing phase from Hill to South University.
S. State Street will be closed to vehicular traffic from Granger to Dewey and from Hill to South University. The Granger, Dewey, Hill, and South University intersections will remain open.
Northbound traffic will be detoured east on Stimson, north on South Industrial, west on E. Stadium, north on S. Main St., east on Hill St., north on S. Division, east on E. William, back to S. State Street. Southbound traffic will be detoured west on E. William, south on S. Fifth, west on Hill St., south on S. Main St., east on E. Stadium, south on South Industrial, west on Stimson, back to S. State Street.
Pedestrian traffic will be maintained on the S. State Street sidewalks, with detours posted as necessary during sidewalk replacement work.
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Full Closure of Mixtwood Rd. from Brooks St. to, and including, the Red Oak Rd. intersection
Tuesday, May 30 – Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023 These two closures will accommodate pavement removal and replacement, utility work, associated sidewalk, sidewalk ramp and crosswalk improvements along Brooks and a portion of Mixtwood.
Work is scheduled to begin at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, and is estimated to be completed on or before Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023.
During construction, access will be restricted to local traffic, emergency vehicles, curbside trash, recycling and compost collection, mail and deliveries on Brooks and Mixtwood with minor disruptions to driveway access.
Parking will be prohibited on Brooks and Mixtwood within the construction zone. Access to Ann Arbor Open School will remain unobstructed via Hiscock St.
Washtenaw Avenue between Zina Pitcher Place and Geddes Avenue
Monday, May 22-Friday, June 9, 2023
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Glen Avenue from East Huron Street to East Ann Street
Wednesday, May 31-Friday, July 21, 2023
Two different construction projects will result in road and lane closures to provide space for various utility work.
Beginning Monday, May 22, 2023, two lanes of Washtenaw Avenue between Zina Pitcher Place and Geddes Avenue will be closed for a University of Michigan construction project with utility system work. One lane in each direction will remain open to traffic with all vehicles shifted to the west side of the road. During phase two of the project, the two lanes of travel will be shifted to the east side of the road.
Beginning 9 a.m. Tuesday, May 30, Southbound Glen Avenue will be closed to vehicle traffic between East Huron Street and East Ann Street. Southbound vehicles will be detoured east on East Ann Street to Observatory Street, then south on Observatory Street to Washtenaw Avenue. Northbound Glen Avenue traffic will be detoured north on Zina Pitcher Place to Catherine Street, then west on Catherine Street to Glen Avenue. Pedestrian traffic will be maintained on the east side of Glen Avenue through the closure area. Emergency vehicles are advised to take the posted detours.
With both projects taking place at the same time, drivers should expect significant delays and are encouraged to find alternative routes or modes of travel.
Huron Parkway from Geddes Road to Hubbard Road and Glazier Way from Green Road to Earhart Road.
Monday, May 8-Tuesday, June 6, 2023.
The contractor, Pavement Maintenance Systems, and its subcontractors will be performing road repairs, and placing a new pavement surface as part of the above project. Work activities involve asphalt patching repairs to address deteriorated pavement areas, followed by a two-step resurfacing process. After the first step, loose stones may be present in the roadway. Motorists should drive cautiously and maintain slower speeds when traveling through the work zone or use an alternate route if possible. The second step involves covering these stones with permanent pavement surface material to complete the process. Construction will occur between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Beginning at 9 a.m., Monday, May 8, intermittent lane closures will be in place on northbound and southbound Huron Parkway, with traffic shifted into either the right or left lanes for the duration of construction. On Glazier Way, intermittent lane closures will also be in place with two-way traffic operating in both the eastbound and westbound directions of travel, utilizing traffic shifts and/or flagging operations. This traffic pattern is expected to remain on Glazier Way until Wednesday, May 17, at which time the roadway will be closed in the eastbound direction, and vehicle traffic will be detoured:
- Westerly on Glazier Way from Green Road
- Southerly on Huron Parkway
- Easterly on Geddes Road
- And northerly Earhart Road
Work is expected to be completed on both Huron Parkway and Glazier Way by 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 6, 2023, weather permitting.
During construction, the contractor will maintain pedestrian traffic. Bicycle traffic will be maintained and detoured as required.
Full Closure of Geddes Avenue from Observatory to Hill Streets;
*Updated completion date: 7 a.m. Monday, May 1–5:30 p.m., Friday, June 23, 2023
The city's contractor, Ajax Paving Industries, and its subcontractors, will be occupying the entire width of Geddes Avenue to perform full depth pavement removal and replacement, public utility work and associated sidewalk improvements. During this time, Geddes will be closed to through traffic. Construction will take place between 7 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Monday–Friday.
Work on the current phase will begin Monday, May 1, and is estimated to conclude by Friday, June 9, 2023, at which time Geddes Avenue will be reopened to westbound traffic only. A separate notification will be issued of the new traffic pattern that will take place at that time.
During construction, access will be granted on this section of Geddes Avenue to local traffic, emergency vehicles, trash, recycling and compost collection, mail and deliveries. Residents who can access their residence without driving though the construction zone are asked to do so.
The following detours for through traffic will be in place for this phase of construction:
Eastbound traffic on Geddes Avenue will be detoured south on Observatory Street, southeast on Washtenaw Avenue, east on Hill Street, back to Geddes Avenue.
Westbound traffic will be detoured west on Hill Street, northwest on Washtenaw, north on Observatory, back to Geddes Avenue.
Elm, Walnut and Linden streets will be open to two-way traffic during this phase. On-street parking will not be affected.
Pedestrian access will be maintained on the Geddes Avenue sidewalks, with detours posted as necessary during sidewalk replacement work.
Broadway Street (dead-end section), Between Plymouth Road and Maiden Lane
9 a.m. Monday, May 1–5 p.m., *Friday, June 16, 2023
Morningside will be occupying the dead-end section of Broadway Street to complete utility installations and reconstruct the dead end. Construction will take place from approximately 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the work week as weather permits. The road closure will remain in place 24 hours a day while the dead end is closed.
Beginning at 9 a.m. on Monday, May 1, the dead-end branch of Broadway Street southwest of the roundabout will be fully closed. Access will be maintained for businesses, with minor disruptions to driveway access as drive approaches are reconstructed. No detour is necessary for this closure. Emergency vehicles will be able to access the dead end if necessary.
*Project completion date has been extended, to the date noted above, from what was communicated originally.
South Main Street Watermain Project Closures
*Businesses to remain open during construction
Feb. -Aug, 2023
Closure of South Main Street (Liberty to Huron) and South Main Street and Washington Street Intersection
7 a.m. Friday, May 5–7 p.m. July 12, 2023
Location and Limits of Affected Area
- South Main Street, Liberty Street to Huron Street.
- South Main Street and Washington Street intersection.
Beginning at 7 a.m. Friday, May 5, 2023, the northbound and southbound vehicle lanes of South Main Street will be closed between Liberty Street and Huron Street. This includes Washington Street at South Main Street and the Washington Street intersection.
This closure is meant to accommodate South Main Street pavement removal and replacement, water main installation, and sidewalk, sidewalk ramp and crosswalk improvements.
During construction, traffic will be restricted to emergency vehicles, refuse pickup, and mail delivery on South Main Street. Parking will be prohibited on South Main Street from Liberty to Huron.
Local businesses will remain open. Pedestrian access will be maintained to all businesses throughout construction.
South Main Street between William Street and Liberty Street will be open. This includes the intersections of South Main Street and William Street and South Main Street and Liberty Street.
Please be advised that on-street dining will be in place along South Main Street south of Liberty Street and along Liberty Street Thursday evening through Sunday throughout construction.
The following detours will be in place:
Vehicles traveling northbound along South Main Street will be detoured east along East William Street to South Division Street, then north to East Huron Street, then west back to South Main Street.
Vehicles traveling southbound along South Main Street will be detoured east along East Huron Street to South 5th Avenue, then south to East William Street, then west back to South Main Street.
Vehicles traveling westbound along East Washington Street will be detoured north along South Division Street to East Huron Street, then west to South Ashley Street, then south back to West Washington Street.
Vehicles traveling eastbound along West Washington Street will be detoured north along South Ashley Street to West Huron Street, then east to South 5th Avenue, then south back to East Washington Street.
A third phase of construction will begin after the Ann Arbor Art Fair (July 17–22) on South Main Street that will be within the Huron Street intersection. An additional news release will be issued in advance of that closure.
Full Closure of Broadway Street from Traver Creek Crossing to Plymouth Road
Monday, April 17–Monday Aug. 21, 2023
This closure will accommodate pavement removal and replacement, public utility work, associated sidewalk, sidewalk ramp and crosswalk improvements along Broadway Street. Work is scheduled to begin at 7 a.m. Monday, April 17, and is estimated to be completed on or before Monday Aug. 21, 2023.
During construction, access will be restricted to local traffic, emergency vehicles, refuse pickup, mail and deliveries on Broadway Street and the dead-end roads off Broadway. Residents who can access their property without driving though the construction zone are asked to do so. Parking will be prohibited on Broadway Street within the construction zone.
During construction, traffic will be detoured on Plymouth Road. For local traffic within adjacent neighborhoods, access will be maintained.
- Vehicles traveling northbound on Broadway will be detoured north along Plymouth Road.
Vehicles traveling southbound on Broadway will be detoured South along Plymouth Road.
Platt Road Lane Closure - Reduced from four lanes to two between Packard Road and Huron Parkway
Monday, April 3–Friday, Aug. 1, 2023
Contractor will be working on replacing the existing water main, replacing some curb, sidewalk and ramps and resurfacing Platt Road between Packard Road and Huron Parkway.
Weather permitting, work is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. Monday, April 3, and is estimated to conclude by Friday, Aug. 1, 2023. Platt Road will be reduced to one vehicle lane in each for the duration of construction. Driveway access for local traffic will be maintained but may include delay during working hours. Cross-street traffic will be maintained as much as possible.
During construction, access to the area for the local traffic, emergency vehicles, refuse pickup, mail and deliveries will be maintained.
Full Closure of Scio Church Rd. from East of South Maple Rd. to South Seventh St,
*Updated opening date: Monday, March 20–Friday, June 16, 2023
Due to the recent damage to the Liberty St. overpass, there has been a shift in plans to help relieve traffic. The Scio Church Rd/South Maple Rd. intersection will remain open to vehicle traffic turning left onto South Maple Rd. or right on to Scio Church Rd.
This closure is due to pavement removal and replacement, public utility work, associated sidewalk, sidewalk ramp and crosswalk improvements along Scio Church Rd.
Work is scheduled to begin at 7 a.m. on Monday, March 20, 2023. Work is estimated to conclude by 8 p.m. on Friday, May 26, 2023, at which time Scio Church will be opened in the eastbound direction. A separate notification will be issued to inform the public of the new traffic pattern that will take place at that time.
During construction, access will be restricted to local traffic, emergency vehicles, refuse pickup, mail and deliveries on Scio Church Road. Residents who can access their residence without driving though the construction zone are asked to do so. Parking will be prohibited on Scio Church Road from South Seventh Street to South Maple Road.
The following detours will be in place:
Vehicles traveling eastbound on Scio Church Road will be detoured north along South Maple Road to West Liberty Street. Then, they will travel east to West Stadium Boulevard. They will then travel southeast to South Seventh Street. Lastly, they will travel south back to Scio Church Road.
Vehicles traveling westbound on Scio Church Road will be detoured north along South Seventh Street to West Stadium Boulevard. Then, they will travel northwest to West Liberty Street. They will then travel west to South Maple Road. Lastly, they will travel south back to Scio Church Road.
For local traffic within adjacent neighborhoods, access will be maintained but may require use of alternate local roads to access your destination.
South State Street Reconstruction Project: South State Street from North University Avenue to East Huron Street
Monday, Feb. 27–Friday, Sept. 1 , 2023
The city's contractor, Fonson Company, will replace water mains, storm sewer, sidewalks, street lights and road pavement from North University Avenue to East Washington Street. The contractor will also resurface pavement from East Washington Street to East Huron Street.
Temporary Construction Traffic Control Plan beginning Monday, Feb. 27:
South State Street will be closed to vehicular traffic from North University to East Huron Street. The North University and East Huron intersections will remain open.
Northbound traffic will be detoured east on North University. Then, they will travel north on Fletcher Street. They will then travel west on East Huron Street back to South State Street. Southbound traffic will be detoured east on East Huron Street. Then, they will travel south on Fletcher Street. They will then travel west on North University back to South State Street.
Pedestrian traffic and access to businesses will be maintained on South State Street sidewalks. Detours will be posted as necessary during sidewalk replacement work.
More information can be found the DDA's People Friendly Streets project site.
Lane Shift of North Fifth Ave. from Detroit St. to Catherine St.
9 a.m. Monday, Dec. 19–5 p.m., Friday, June 21, 2024
Huron Contracting will be occupying the western southbound lane of North Fifth Avenue in order to construct a new residential building.
Beginning at 9 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 19, the western southbound lane of North Fifth Avenue will be shifted into the eastern southbound lane at Detroit Street.
Access for local businesses and all drive approaches will be maintained at all times. Pedestrian traffic will be maintained on the east side of North Fifth Avenue.
For the safety of all, please reduce speeds and drive cautiously through the detour route. The city thanks motorists in advance for their patience.
Ann Arbor Road Closures for Special Events
(Unless otherwise noted, special events listed are not sponsored or endorsed by the City of Ann Arbor.)
From 5 p.m. Friday, June 2, through 10 p.m. on Saturday, June 3, 2023, the following streets will be closed for the African-American Downtown Festival special event:
- East Ann St. from North Main St. to North Fifth Ave. (to the alley )
- North Fourth Ave. from Catherine St. to East Huron St.
On Sunday, June 4, 2023, the following streets will be closed for the Dexter-Ann Arbor Run special event:
- N. Main Street from Miller/Catherine to Huron Street from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- N. Main Street from Kingsley Street to Miller from 7 a.m. to Noon
- M-14 off ramp to Southbound Main Street from 7:30 a.m. to Noon
- Southbound lanes of N. Main Street from Kingsley to Huron River Drive from 7 a.m. to Noon (one northbound lane will be converted to southbound travel, vehicles will be permitted to exit driveways when clear)
- The surface parking lot at Ann Street and N. Main Street from 4 p.m. on Friday, June 2 until 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 4, 2023
- Ann Street from N. Ashley Street to N. Fourth Ave. from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Huron River Dr. from 7:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
- Newport Road from Sunset to Bird Road from 8:45 a.m. to 9:15 a.m.
- Bird Road from 9 a.m. to 9:25 a.m.
From 7:45 a.m. to Noon on June 4, 2023:
- Catherine Street from N. Main Street to N. Fourth Avenue
- Miller Avenue from N. Ashley Street to N. Main Street
- Beakes Street from N. Main Street to N. Fourth Avenue
- Felch Street from N. Ashley Street to N. Main Street
- Summit Street from Wildt Street to N. Fourth Avenue
From June 4 through June 28, 2023, the following street will be closed for the Top of the Park special event:
- E. Washington Street between Fletcher Street and Thayer Street.
Thursday June 29 and Thursday, July 13, 2023, from 7 a.m. - 3 p.m., the following street will be closed for the Sonic Lunch special event:
- Liberty Street from South Fifth to Division
Main Street Area Ann Arbor Social District. Each week, Thursday-Sunday, 4-11 p.m.
The following road closures will be in place to allow for the Main Street Area Social District:
- Main Street from William to Huron
- Fourth Avenue from William to Huron
- Washington Street from Ashley to Fifth Avenue
- Liberty Street from Ashley to Fifth Avenue.
- Ashley Street from Liberty Street to Washington Street
Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) Projects
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Single lane of traffic on the Liberty Road Bridge at I-94
March 17, 2023 - TBA
Single lane of travel is open with temporary signals at both ends of the bridge. This traffic control is in place due to the damage caused by an over height truck colliding with the bridge on Monday, March 13. MDOT has jurisdiction and will be handling repair work.
Drivers are encouraged to find alternative routes.
