Annual Resurfacing Program

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Ann Arbor's annual street resurfacing program, using a data driven approach, resurfaces roads by removing and replacing asphalt. Unlike the city’s street preventative maintenance program, which seeks to extend the existing road surfaces life, the resurfacing program focuses on street surfaces that are either in very poor condition or have come to the end of their useful life.

This program may also improve the road by:

Extending the entire road structures lifetime.
Upgrade stormwater management to move water away from the road.
Update curb ramps to help people of all ages and abilities compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Implementing strategies identified in the Transportation Plan.

The program is funded primarily by Ann Arbor's Street, Bridge, and Sidewalk Millage and is limited in scope by funding and other infrastructure priorities.

The city maintains a road conditions and improvements dashboard of all the projects now underway and planned for the future.

One Year Prior to Construction

Expect city staff and consultants in the area inspecting pipes, preliminarily marking pavement with white spray paint, taking core samples, and surveying to gather data.

Year of Scheduled Construction

Tree trimming will take place from January to March to ensure an 18-foot clearance over the roadway for equipment and safety during construction.

City crews or contractors will clear heavy brush, document site conditions, and mark the area.

Staking, videotaping, and utility markings (colored flags and paint) will be done and may continue through construction. Do not disturb these markings.

Construction Impacts

Mail delivery will be maintained.

"No Parking" sign will be installed and on street parking will not be permitted throughout construction.
Sprinklers, invisible fences or features not visible in the right-of-way must be marked with spray paint or flags throughout the duration of the project by the resident. The city may not reimburse damage to private features in the right-of-way.

Landscaping in the right-of-way is recommended to be transplanted prior to construction leaving at least a 2-foot area behind the curb. If it is not feasible to create this area contact staff to discuss.
Trash, Recycling, and Compost bins are required to be clearly marked with your address and placed out the night before your scheduled collection day to accommodate construction activities.
Door notices will be provided in advance of driveway, pavement, or other major work affecting residents.

Resurfacing treatments vary.  

Partial depth removal

Also referred to as a “mill and fill" is when the top layer (1.5 inches to 2 inches) of existing pavement is removed and replaced with new asphalt.  

This is typically used for streets that show surface cracks and has suitable base asphalt.  

Full depth removal

All layers of asphalt are removed and replaced but the stone aggregate base is left undisturbed. On occasion, bad aggregate is removed and replaced, which is called an undercut or plunge cut and used to create a suitable base for new asphalt.  

Project Areas

All work is anticipated and subjected to change due to weather or conflicts. Updates will be posted once a new schedule is determined.

Schedule updates were posted on the following street(s):

Washtenaw Service Drive (latest update 10/25)
Doty Avenue Traffic Calming (latest update 10/22)

Brandywine Drive Traffic Calming

Limits: Brandywine Dr (Packard to Yost)

Schedule: Device installation is anticipated to begin the week of September 22 and last approximately four weeks, weather dependent. Devices will be completed in phases to minimize the impact to residents.

Project website: https://engage.a2gov.org/traffic-calming-brandywine-drive

Carhart Avenue

Location: Carhart Ave (Anderson to Winchell) and (Anderson to Crestland)

Type of Resurfacing: Partial Depth (Anderson to Winchell) and Full Depth (Anderson to Crestland) (reference Type of resurfacing above to learn more).

Anticipated Schedule:

Utility Structure Adjustments: Week of October 27th
- Vehicular Traffic: Expect delays

Doty Avenue Traffic Calming

Limits: Doty Ave (Dexter to Arborview)

Schedule: Device installation is anticipated to begin the week of October 27 and last approximately four weeks, weather dependent. Devices will be completed in phases to minimize the impact to residents.

Project website: https://engage.a2gov.org/traffic-calming-doty-avenue

Ferdon Avenue

Location: Ferdon Ave (Brockman to Crestland)

Type of Resurfacing: Full Depth (reference Type of resurfacing above to learn more).

Anticipated Schedule:

Utility Structure Adjustments: Week of October 27th
- Vehicular Traffic: Expect delays

Steere Place

Location: Steere Pl (South to Brockman)

Type of Resurfacing: Full Depth (reference Type of resurfacing above to learn more).

Anticipated Schedule:

Utility Structure Adjustments: Week of October 27th
- Vehicular Traffic: Expect delays

Washtenaw Service Drive

Location: Washtenaw Service Drive (S. Huron Parkway to end of right-of-way)

Type of Resurfacing: Full Depth (reference Type of resurfacing above to learn more).

Washtenaw Service Drive Project Site

UPDATED Schedule:

10/25 Pave Base Phase 2:
- Vehicle & Parking Impacts: Employees and patrons will be required to park in Phase 1 area.

10/26 through 10/28 ROAD WILL BE TEMPORARILY OPEN

10/28 Structure adjustments for Phase 1 & 2:
- Start Time: Construction will begin at 5am to minimize impact to employees and patrons.
- Vehicle Impacts: Portions of the road will be temporarily closed to expedite construction and continue until work is complete. Flaggers will be utilized when traffic is impacted.
- Parking Impacts: Parking spots adjacent to concrete work will be closed once open.
10/29 Pave Top Paving Phase 2 (Road will be reclosed):
- Vehicle & Parking Impacts: Employees and patrons will be required to park in Phase 1 area.
TBD Pavement markings Phase 2 :
- Vehicle Impacts: Phase 2 area will be temporarily closed to complete work.
- Parking Impacts: Employees and patrons will be required to park in Phase 1 area.

Program Contact:

Andrea Wright, Project Manager

Resurfacing@a2gov.org