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.

Location: Anderson Ave (Ferdon to Devolson)

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: Structure adjustments starting week of August 4th.  

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).

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. City is continuing to coordinate with DTE throughout construction and is waiting until DTE Gas Service Improvement Project is complete to start our work.

Location: Devolson Ave (Brockman to Anderson)

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. City is continuing to coordinate with DTE throughout construction and is waiting until DTE Gas Service Improvement Project is complete to start our work.

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

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: 

  • Paving (2nd/top course): Saturday Aug. 23, 2025
    • Vehicular Traffic: Road will be closed to all traffic. Park on adjacent street.
  • Utility Structure Adjustments: TBD
    • Vehicular Traffic: Expect delays 

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

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:

Ferdon Ave (Brockman Blvd to Crestland St)

Anticipated Schedule: TBD. City is continuing to coordinate with DTE throughout construction and is waiting until DTE Gas Service Improvement Project is complete to start our work.

Location: Gladstone Ave (Candlewick to Packard)

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

Speed Management Improvements page.

Anticipated Schedule: 
  • Speed Management Installation: Work will be scheduled at a later date. 
    • Vehicular Traffic: Expect delays

Independence Neighborhood Residents – The team would like to recognize your part in helping us meet our goal in having Independence Blvd paved for the first week of school. Your patience, support, and cooperation throughout the season and specifically on Saturday assisted with how smooth paving went. There is still work to be completed but the most impactful has been finished. We thank you all for working with us to make this happen. 

 

Resurfacing Limits: Independence Blvd (Packard to Manchester)

New Sidewalk Limits: South side of Independence Blvd (Victoria to Essex). 

 

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

Anticipated schedule: 

  • Utility Structure Adjustments: TBD.
    • Vehicular Traffic: Expect delays 
  • Speed Management Installation: TBD. 
    • Vehicular Traffic: Expect delays 

Location: Steere Pl (South to Brockman)

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. City is continuing to coordinate with DTE throughout construction and is waiting until DTE Gas Service Improvement Project is complete to start our work.

Anticipated schedule: Fall 2025 (Earliest September 1, 2025).

Please visit the project site for more details.

​Program Contact: 

Andrea Wright, Project Manager​

Email iconResurfacing@a2gov.org

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