Annual Resurfacing Program

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. 

  • Door notices will be provided in advance of driveway, pavement, or other major work affecting residents.

Construction Impacts

  • Mail delivery will be maintained. 

  • 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.  

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. 

Paving complete. Pavement Marking schedule TBD.

Location: Anderson Ave (Ferdon to Devolson)

Anticipated Start: Tentatively July due to ongoing coordination with DTE regarding their Gas Service Improvement Project. 

Anticipated Duration: TBD (length represents all work in the Pattengill Elementary Area Neighborhood)

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

Resident Impacts:  

  • During construction mail delivery and solid waste collection will be maintained.
  • Trash, Recycling, and Compost bins are required to be placed out the night before your scheduled collection day and be clearly marked with your address to accommodate construction activities.
  • 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.
  • Door notices will be provided in advance of driveway, pavement, or other major work affecting residents.  

Anticipated Schedule: TBD. 

Construction schedule: Installation of devices started. Work anticipated to be completed in mid-June, weather dependent. Part width lane closures will be required to install devices but one lane will be maintained throughout construction.

Please visit the project website for more details on the projects completed engagement process. 

Construction schedule: Installation of devices is anticipated to start the week of June 16, weather dependent. Part width lane closures will be required to install devices but one lane will be maintained throughout construction.

Please visit the project website for more details on the projects completed engagement process. 

Speed Management device installation started the week of June 2 and is anticipated to be completed by mid-June. 

Burwood Speed Management Plan 

 

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

Anticipated Start: Tentatively July due to ongoing coordination with DTE regarding their Gas Service Improvement Project. 

Anticipated Duration: TBD (length represents all work in the Pattengill Elementary Area Neighborhood)

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

Resident Impacts:  

  • During construction mail delivery and solid waste collection will be maintained.
  • Trash, Recycling, and Compost bins are required to be placed out the night before your scheduled collection day and be clearly marked with your address to accommodate construction activities.
  • 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.
  • Door notices will be provided in advance of driveway, pavement, or other major work affecting residents.  

Anticipated Schedule: TBD. 

Paving complete. Pavement Marking schedule TBD.

Location: Collingwood Dr (Jackson to Fair)

Paving complete. Pavement Marking schedule TBD.

Location: Devolson Ave (Brockman to Anderson)

Anticipated Start: Tentatively July due to ongoing coordination with DTE regarding their Gas Service Improvement Project. 

Anticipated Duration: TBD (length represents all work in the Pattengill Elementary Area Neighborhood)

Type of Resurfacing: Partial Depth also referred to Mill & Fill (reference Type of resurfacing above to learn more).

Resident Impacts:  

  • During construction mail delivery and solid waste collection will be maintained.
  • Trash, Recycling, and Compost bins are required to be placed out the night before your scheduled collection day and be clearly marked with your address to accommodate construction activities.
  • 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.
  • Door notices will be provided in advance of driveway, pavement, or other major work affecting residents.  

Anticipated Schedule: TBD. 

Location: Asphalt section of Essex Ave (Independence to Concrete Road)

Anticipated Start: Tentatively July due to ongoing coordination with DTE regarding their Gas Service Improvement Project. 

Anticipated Duration: TBD (length represents all work in the Pattengill Elementary Area Neighborhood)

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

Resident Impacts:  

  • During construction mail delivery and solid waste collection will be maintained.
  • Trash, Recycling, and Compost bins are required to be placed out the night before your scheduled collection day and be clearly marked with your address to accommodate construction activities.
  • 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.
  • Door notices will be provided in advance of driveway, pavement, or other major work affecting residents.  

Anticipated Schedule: TBD. 

Location: Fair St (Collingwood to Burwood) & (Burwood to End)

Paving complete. Pavement Marking schedule TBD.

Location: Ferdon Ave (Stadium to South) & Ferdon Ave (South to Crestland)

Anticipated Start: Tentatively July due to ongoing coordination with DTE regarding their Gas Service Improvement Project. 

Anticipated Duration: TBD (length represents all work in the Pattengill Elementary Area Neighborhood)

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

Resident Impacts:  

  • During construction mail delivery and solid waste collection will be maintained.
  • Trash, Recycling, and Compost bins are required to be placed out the night before your scheduled collection day and be clearly marked with your address to accommodate construction activities.
  • 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.
  • Door notices will be provided in advance of driveway, pavement, or other major work affecting residents.  

Anticipated Schedule: TBD. 

Location: Garden Circle (Thaler to End)

Work completed.

Punchlist has been created and will be addressed before end of construction season. 

Location: Gladstone Ave (Candlewick to Packard)

Anticipated Start: Tentatively July due to ongoing coordination with DTE regarding their Gas Service Improvement Project. 

Anticipated Duration: TBD (length represents all work in the Pattengill Elementary Area Neighborhood)

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

Speed Management Improvements page.

Resident Impacts:  

  • During construction mail delivery and solid waste collection will be maintained.
  • Trash, Recycling, and Compost bins are required to be placed out the night before your scheduled collection day and be clearly marked with your address to accommodate construction activities.
  • 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.
  • Door notices will be provided in advance of driveway, pavement, or other major work affecting residents.  

Anticipated Schedule: TBD. 

Location: Gloucester Way (Oakwood to Norwood)

Anticipated Start: August

Anticipated Duration: TBD 

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

Resident Impacts:  

  • During construction mail delivery and solid waste collection will be maintained.
  • Trash, Recycling, and Compost bins are required to be placed out the night before your scheduled collection day and be clearly marked with your address to accommodate construction activities.
  • 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.
  • Door notices will be provided in advance of driveway, pavement, or other major work affecting residents.  

Anticipated Schedule: TBD. 

Construction schedule: Installation of devices is anticipated to start mid-June, weather dependent. Part width lane closures will be required to install devices but one lane will be maintained throughout construction.

Please visit the project website for more details on the projects completed engagement process. 

Location: Independence Blvd (Packard to Manchester)

Anticipated Start: Tentatively July due to ongoing coordination with DTE regarding their Gas Service Improvement Project. 

Anticipated Duration: TBD (length represents all work in the Pattengill Elementary Area Neighborhood)

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

Speed Management Improvements page.

Resident Impacts:  

  • During construction mail delivery and solid waste collection will be maintained.
  • Trash, Recycling, and Compost bins are required to be placed out the night before your scheduled collection day and be clearly marked with your address to accommodate construction activities.
  • 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.
  • Door notices will be provided in advance of driveway, pavement, or other major work affecting residents.  

Anticipated Schedule: TBD. 

Location: South side of Independence Blvd (Victoria to Essex). 

Anticipated Start: Tentatively July due to ongoing coordination with DTE regarding their Gas Service Improvement Project. 

Anticipated Duration: TBD (length represents all work in the Pattengill Elementary Area Neighborhood)

Resident Impacts:  

  • Sprinklers, invisible fences or features not visible in the right-of-way are required to be removed prior to sidewalk construction. The city may not reimburse damage to private features in the right-of-way.
  • Landscaping in the right-of-way is required to be transplanted prior to sidewalk construction. 

Anticipated Schedule: TBD but will align with the scheduled resurfacing of Independence Blvd. 

Updates: Identified tree removals are scheduled to begin in March, 2025. Residents impacted by the tree removals were notified in late February.  

More information available on project site. 

Construction schedule: Installation of devices started. Work anticipated to be completed in mid-June, weather dependent. Part width lane closures will be required to install devices but one lane will be maintained throughout construction.

Please visit the project website for more details on the projects completed engagement process. 

Location: Old Boston Circle (Platt to End)

Anticipated Start: August

Anticipated Duration: TBD 

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

Resident Impacts:  

  • During construction mail delivery and solid waste collection will be maintained.
  • Trash, Recycling, and Compost bins are required to be placed out the night before your scheduled collection day and be clearly marked with your address to accommodate construction activities.
  • 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.
  • Door notices will be provided in advance of driveway, pavement, or other major work affecting residents.  

Anticipated Schedule: TBD. 

Pavement Marking schedule TBD.

Paving complete. Pavement Marking schedule TBD. 

Resurfacing Project Limits: William to Packard and Packard to Madison. 

South Fifth Avenue Improvements website.

Type of Resurfacing: Partial Depth also referred to as a Mill & Fill (reference Type of resurfacing above to learn more).

Schedule Update: TBD schedule for permanent signage and city post installation and  pavement markings near the E. Madison intersection. 

Project Limits: S. University Avenue Church to E University 

Type of Resurfacing: Mill & Fill (reference Type of resurfacing above to learn more).

Schedule Update: Concrete work starting June 9 under flagging operations. Full closure starting June 14 to June 16 (morning) for milling and paving operations.  

Location: Steere Pl (South to Brockman)

Anticipated Start: Tentatively July due to ongoing coordination with DTE regarding their Gas Service Improvement Project. 

Anticipated Duration: TBD (length represents all work in the Pattengill Elementary Area Neighborhood)

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

Resident Impacts:  

  • During construction mail delivery and solid waste collection will be maintained.
  • Trash, Recycling, and Compost bins are required to be placed out the night before your scheduled collection day and be clearly marked with your address to accommodate construction activities.
  • 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.
  • Door notices will be provided in advance of driveway, pavement, or other major work affecting residents.  

Anticipated Schedule: TBD. 

Pavement Marking schedule TBD.

March 2025: This project area is currently in the engagement phase. 

Please visit the project site for more details.

Paving complete. Pavement Marking schedule TBD.

Construction schedule: Installation of devices started. Work anticipated to be completed in mid-June, weather dependent. Part width lane closures will be required to install devices but one lane will be maintained throughout construction.

Please visit the project website for more details on the projects completed engagement process. 

​Program Contact: 

Andrea Wright, Project Manager​

Email iconResurfacing@a2gov.org

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