Beginning at 9 a.m. on Friday, April 16, Fuller Road traffic will be reduced to one lane eastbound across the bridges to allow the work to proceed. The sidewalk along the eastbound bridge will be closed as well to safely facilitate the work. A sidewalk closure and pedestrian detour to the opposite side of the roadway will be provided to maintain access to the surrounding areas. Signs directing pedestrians will be erected on site. Once the repair work on the eastbound lane is completed, a similar process will be utilized to repair the barrier wall, bridge deck, and sidewalk for the westbound lane. Again, pedestrian access will be maintained in a similar manner throughout that work. Continuous access across the bridges will be maintained throughout the entirety of the planned work.
East Huron Street between Glen Avenue and Zina Pitcher Place: Monday, April 5, at 7 a.m.– Friday, April 30 at 6 p.m. Beginning at 7 a.m. Monday, April 5, in the first phase of a water service line project, the contractor will be occupying the middle two vehicle lanes, leaving one lane open in each direction. In the second phase, the contractor will be occupying the two eastbound lanes and shifting vehicle traffic to the westbound lanes, again, leaving one lane open in each direction. In the third phase, the contractor will be occupying the two westbound lanes and shifting vehicular traffic to the eastbound lanes, leaving one lane open in each direction. Pedestrian traffic will be maintained on the north side of East Huron Street and with a detour route along Fletcher Street to North University Avenue to Washtenaw Avenue. Emergency vehicles are advised to seek an alternate route.
Jefferson Street from Ashley Street to First Street to Close to Through Traffic Monday, March 22, at 9 a.m.– Friday, April 9, at 5 p.m. Beginning at 9 a.m. on Monday, March 22, Jefferson Street between Ashley and First will close to through vehicle traffic. Vehicles travelling westbound on Jefferson Street will be detoured north on Ashley Street, east on William Street, and south on First Street. Eastbound vehicle traffic will be detoured south on First Street, east on Madison Street, and north on Ashley. Access to properties on Jefferson will be maintained. Emergency vehicles should follow the detours. During construction, the contractor will maintain pedestrian traffic or detour it as required.
Liberty Street — Eastbound closure from First Street to Main Street (Thursday, March 25–Monday, May 31); and Intersection closure at Ashley Street (Monday, March 22–Wednesday, March 24)
Washington Street — Westbound closure from Main Street to First Street (Saturday, March 27–Monday, May 31)
The intersections of Ashley/Liberty and Ashley/Washington will be closed as described below to allow for streetscape, paving and utility improvements as part of the Downtown Development Authority/City of Ann Arbor's First and Ashley Improvements Project.
Temporary Construction Traffic Control Plan:
Beginning 7 a.m. Monday, March 25:
- Liberty Street will be closed to eastbound traffic from First Street to Main Street to allow for streetscape improvements at the Ashley Street intersection and in anticipation of street closures to support outdoor dining. Vehicles traveling eastbound on Liberty Street will be detoured south on First Street, east on William Street, and north on Fourth Avenue back to Liberty Street. Local traffic will be maintained between First Street and Fourth Avenue. Through traffic on Ashley Street will be maintained as well as westbound (left) turns onto Liberty Street. This work is expected to be completed by 5 p.m. Monday, May 31, 2021, and the road reopened to vehicle traffic.
Beginning 7 a.m. Saturday, March 27:
- Washington Street will be closed to westbound traffic from Main Street to First Street to allow for streetscape improvements at the Ashley Street intersection and in anticipation of street closures to support outdoor dining. Vehicles traveling westbound on Washington Street will be detoured north on Fourth Avenue, west on Huron Street, and south on First Street back to Washington Street. Local traffic will be maintained between Fourth Avenue and First Street. Through traffic on Ashley Street will be maintained. This work is expected to be completed by 5 p.m. Monday, May 31, 2021, and the road reopened to vehicle traffic.
Beginning 7 a.m. Monday, March 22:
- Ashley Street and Liberty Street will be closed leading up to the intersection of Ashley and Liberty. Vehicles traveling northbound on Ashley Street will be detoured east on William Street, then north on Fourth Avenue, then west on Huron Street back to Ashley Street. Vehicles traveling eastbound on Liberty Street will be detoured south on First Street, then east on William Street, then north on Fourth Avenue back to Liberty Street. Vehicles traveling westbound on Liberty Street will be detoured north on Fourth Avenue, then west on Huron Street, then south on First Street back to Liberty Street. Local traffic will be maintained on Ashley and Liberty. This work is expected to be completed by 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 24, 2021, and the intersection reopened to westbound vehicle traffic.
Broadway from Swift Street to East Summit Avenue: Tuesday, March 9, at 8 a.m.–Tuesday, July 20, 2021. Beginning at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, March 9, Broadway traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction across the bridges to allow work as part of the city's 2020 Bridge Capital Preventative Maintenance Repair project. Access to the Amtrak long-term parking lot located on the east side of the railroad tracks will be maintained at all times during the work. Patrons of Amtrak will be able to walk from the long-term parking lot, across the bridge, to the train station at all times during the work. The remaining pedestrian traffic travelling along Broadway will be diverted to the opposite side of street to allow the work to proceed. Signs directing pedestrians will be placed onsite.
Ashley area road work
- First Street and Kingsley Street from Miller to Ashley — Monday, March 8–Monday, May 31
- Ashley Street at Washington Street — Monday, March 8–Saturday, Friday, March 26
- Ashley Street from Liberty to Huron — Lane closures Monday, March 8–Monday, May 31
- Ashley Street from Liberty to Washington — full closure Thursday, March 11–Saturday, March 20
- Ashley Street at Liberty Street — Monday, March 22–Wednesday, March 24
Beginning at 7 a.m. Monday, March 8:
First Street and Kingsley Street will be closed from Ashley Street to Miller Street to allow for utility installations and paving. Vehicles traveling westbound on Kingsley Street will be detoured south on Ashley Street, then west on Miller Avenue back to First Street. Local traffic will be maintained between Ashley St and Miller Ave. This work is expected to be completed by 5 p.m. Monday, May 31, 2021, and the road reopened to vehicle traffic.
Ashley Street will be open to only one lane of traffic travelling north from just south of Liberty Street to Huron Street (except from March 11–March 20, as described below). This work is expected to be completed by 5 p.m. Monday, May 31, 2021, and the road reopened to all lanes of vehicle traffic.
Ashley Street and Washington Street will be closed leading up to the Ashley and Washington intersection. Vehicles traveling northbound on Ashley Street will be detoured east on Liberty Street, then north on Fourth Avenue, then west on Huron Street back to Ashley Street. Vehicles traveling eastbound on Washington Street will be detoured south on First Street, then east on Liberty Street, then north on Fourth Avenue back to Washington Street. Vehicles traveling westbound on Washington Street will be detoured north on Fourth Avenue, then west on Huron Street, then south on First Street back to Washington Street. Local traffic will be maintained on Ashley and Washington. This work is expected to be completed by 5 p.m. Friday, March 26, 2021, and the intersection reopened to vehicle traffic.
Beginning at 7 a.m. Thursday, March 11:
- Ashley Street will be closed to through traffic from Liberty Street to Washington Street. Vehicles traveling northbound on Ashley Street will be detoured east on Liberty Street, then north on Fourth Avenue, then west on Huron Street back to Ashley Street. Local traffic will be maintained between Liberty Street and Washington Street. This work is expected to be completed by 5 p.m. Saturday, March 20, 2021, and the road reopened to one lane of traffic.
Beginning at 7 a.m. Monday, March 22:
Ashley Street and Liberty Street will be closed leading up to the intersection of Ashley and Liberty. Vehicles traveling northbound on Ashley Street will be detoured east on William Street, then north on Fourth Avenue, then west on Huron Street back to Ashley Street. Vehicles traveling eastbound on Liberty Street will be detoured south on First Street, then east on William Street, then north on Fourth Avenue back to Liberty Street. Vehicles traveling westbound on Liberty Street will be detoured north on Fourth Avenue, then west on Huron Street, then south on First Street back to Liberty Street. Local traffic will be maintained on Ashley and Liberty. This work is expected to be completed by 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 24, 2021, and the intersection reopened to westbound vehicle traffic.
Island Drive Bridge: 8 a.m. Monday, March 1-Friday, April 30, 2021. Beginning at 8 a.m. on Monday, March 1, the Island Drive Bridge over Traver Creek will be closed to vehicle traffic as part of the city's Bridge Capital Preventative Maintenance Repairs program. Traffic will be detoured northbound on Maiden Lane to Nielsen Court, then eastbound on Nielsen Court to Island Drive Court, then southbound on Island Drive Court back to Island Drive. Traffic travelling along Island Drive toward Maiden Lane will follow the same detour route travelling in the opposite direction. Access to the residential housing units in and along Nielsen Court and Island Drive Court will be maintained at all times. Also, access to the pavilion in Island Drive Park will be maintained at all times. Pedestrian traffic along the southerly side of Island Drive will be detoured using the same detour route as well.
South University Avenue between East University Avenue and Church Street: Monday, Nov. 30, 2020, at 9 a.m.– Friday, July 1, 2023, at 5 p.m. Beginning at 9 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 30, South University Avenue between East University Avenue and Church street will be closed to eastbound vehicle traffic for construction work. Eastbound South University Avenue will be detoured south on East University Avenue, then east on Hill Street, then north on Church Street, back to South University Avenue. Westbound South University Avenue traffic will be maintained. Pedestrian traffic on the south side of South University Avenue will be detoured to the north side of South University Avenue.
South Main Street from Packard Street to East William Street and East William Street from South Main Street to South Fourth Avenue: Monday, Nov. 2 at 9 a.m.– Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022, at 5 p.m. Beginning at 9 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 2, the eastern northbound lane of South Main Street and the sidewalk along the east side of South Main Street between Packard Street and East William Street will be closed to allow for construction of a new residential building. Pedestrian traffic shall cross South Main Street to access the sidewalk on the west side of the road between Packard Street and William Street. In addition, a portion of the eastbound lane of East William Street will be closed to provide a pedestrian access tunnel along East William Street from South Main Street to the alley located between South Main Street and South Fourth Avenue. Vehicular traffic will not be significantly impacted by the partial lane closure on East William Street.
Special Events(Unless otherwise noted, special events listed are not sponsored or endorsed by the City of Ann Arbor.)
Downtown closures for restaurant and retail use: Thursday, April 1-August 30, 2021. Closures will take place each week between 4 p.m. Thursday and 6 a.m. Monday.
- Main Street from William to Washington
- West Liberty Street from Ashley to Main
- East Liberty Street from Main to Fourth and from Maynard to State;
- West Washington Street from Ashley to Main
- State Street from Washington to William
- Maynard Street on the east side or northbound portion only from Liberty to William
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