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Crews work at the intersection of Main and Huron streets in Ann Arbor on Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023 as part of an extensive city water main replacement and resurfacing project on Main. Lucas Smolcic

Crews work at the intersection of Main and Huron streets in Ann Arbor on Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023 as part of an extensive city water main replacement and resurfacing project on Main. Lucas Smolcic Larson | MLive.comLucas Smolcic Larson | MLive.com

ANN ARBOR, MI - From Huron River bridge shutdowns in Ypsilanti to more restrictions on Main Street in Ann Arbor, road construction crews are out out in force in Washtenaw County.

Look out for lane closures on U.S. 23, bridge maintenance in multiple townships and work affecting M-52 in the western part of the county.

Here’s a full list of road work that could affect commute times and travel across the area for Friday, Aug. 4 and the week ahead.

ANN ARBOR

Ellsworth Road: The road will close in the eastbound direction between South State Street and Platt Road beginning Tuesday, Aug. 8 for a resurfacing project, slated to run through Friday, Sept. 1.

Observatory Street: The northbound lane of the street is closed between Geddes Avenue and Washington Heights is closed as crews install a new valve on an existing water main. The work is set to last until Wednesday, Aug. 9.

South Main Street: The Main/Huron Street intersection is under construction for the third and final phase of a major resurfacing and water main project.

All vehicles lanes of South Main are closed approaching Huron, and the eastbound vehicle lanes of Huron are also shut down approaching South Main, with the restrictions set to last until Friday, Aug. 25. Crews will replace a water main, make crosswalk improvements and put new pavement on the downtown street.

The northbound lane of Main Street will also close between East Davis Avenue and East Hoover Avenue beginning Monday, Aug. 7, with traffic shifted to the west side of Main Street and maintained in both directions. The shift, for crews to complete utility installations at the Main and Davis development, will last until Thursday, Aug. 31.

Earhart Road: The road is closed to southbound through traffic between Geddes Road and the U.S. 23 overpass through Friday, Nov. 10 for project that includes repaving, installing three mini roundabouts, building new sidewalk, installing bike lanes and making stormwater improvements.

Huron Parkway: The road will see intermittent lane closures between East Huron River Drive and Washtenaw Avenue through Friday, Aug. 18 as crews replace portions of the existing asphalt pathway along both sides of the road.

Pontiac Trail/Swift Street: All lanes of Swift Street and the southbound lanes of Pontiac Trail are closed to through traffic between Broadway and Moore streets for a city water main and street upgrade project through Friday, Aug. 11, when a new phase of the project will begin.

In addition, the Swift Street and Broadway Street intersection will be limited to a single lane of traffic in each direction beginning Thursday, Aug. 3. The restrictions are slated to last until Sept. 1.

South State Street: The street is closed to northbound vehicles between Granger Avenue and Hill Street for the next phase of a two-year redesign of State and Hill streets. The Packard Street, Arch Street, McKinley Avenue and Dewey Avenue intersections are also closed. The traffic plan is set to be in place through Aug. 14.

Downtown, the street is also closed to vehicle traffic between North University Avenue and Huron Street until Sept. 1, for the second phase of a major overhaul extending curb-less design in the area near the University of Michigan Diag and bringing water and sewer upgrades. The intersections on either side of the work zone will remain open. Regular updates can be found online from the Ann Arbor Downtown Development Authority.

Packard Street: The street will be closed at the South State Street intersection until Aug. 14 for the State and Hill project.

Brooks Street and Mixtwood Road: A five-month streets project in the Water Hill neighborhood has shuttered Brooks Street to all through traffic between Miller Avenue and Sunset Road, as well as Mixtwood Road between Brooks and Red Oak Road.

The construction — bringing a mini roundabout, new sidewalk and replacement water mains — is scheduled for completion by Saturday, Nov. 4.

Broadway Street: The street is closed through Monday, Aug. 21 between the Traver Creek pedestrian crossing island, just south of Jones Drive, and Plymouth Road for a project bringing water main upgrades, sidewalk improvements and pavement resurfacing.

Newport Road: The road between Sunset Road and Down Up Circle, near the Bird Hills Nature Area, will see flagging and temporary signals as crews install new sidewalk through Aug. 25.

Glen Avenue: The street is closed to all traffic through Sunday, Aug. 20 for a utility project. The completion date has been delayed.

Washtenaw Avenue: The road will see single-lane closures in the westbound direction at Huron Parkway from Aug. 7 to Aug. 21 during daytime hours.

U.S. 23: The highway on Ann Arbor’s eastern city limit will see single-lane closures in each direction between until Aug. 18 between Packard Street and M-14 for construction.

Long-term projects: North Fifth Avenue from Detroit to Catherine streets will have a lane shift through June 2024 for a new development.

Eastbound South University Avenue traffic between East University Avenue and Church Street is closed long-term for high-rise construction.

The Liberty Road bridge over I-94 is reduced to single-lane traffic, with temporary traffic signals, until further notice after being damaged by a truck on March 13. The Michigan Department of Transportation plans to design and contract for a bridge replacement, officials say, though no timeline has been released for the project.

OTHER WASHTENAW COUNTY PROJECTS:

Pittsfield Township - U.S. 23/Michigan Avenue: A major project widening Michigan Avenue in Pittsfield Township and upgrading the U.S. 23 interchange will cause shoulder closures and lane closures on U.S. 23 south of Ann Arbor.

On Michigan Avenue between Carpenter and Textile roads, a single-lane closure is in place in both directions.

The Michigan Avenue ramps to and from southbound U.S. 23 are also closed, with restrictions running through Aug. 31.

The project as a whole is scheduled to run through November.

Ypsilanti - Hamilton Street: A single lane in the southbound direction is closed between Pearl and Ferris streets through Aug. 31. Two lanes in the southbound direction will close between Washtenaw Avenue and Michigan Avenue through Thursday, Aug. 10 for a major road renovation project.

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Ypsilanti - Washtenaw Avenue: A double lane closure is in effect between Summit and Hamilton streets through Aug. 10 for the road renovation.

Ypsilanti - Michigan Avenue bridge: The bridge over the Huron River will see single-lane closures in each directions on Aug. 4 for resurfacing. Beginning Aug. 5, the bridge will close completely for the project, with the shutdown lasting until 5 a.m. Aug. 7.

Other downtown Ypsilanti street closures are possible as a major utility and street overhaul project continues. See the city’s webpage on the project for updates.

Ypsilanti - Huron River Drive: The road is closed to all westbound traffic between Lowell and Cornell streets for a major city reconstruction project. Officials are posting updates on the city website.

Ypsilanti - Forest Avenue bridge: The bridge over the Huron River is closed through early October for rehabilitation work.

York Township - U.S. 23/Willis Road interchange: The eastbound Willis Road ramp to northbound U.S. 23 is closed for construction through Wednesday, Nov. 15.

York Township - Stony Creek Road: The road will close at the bridge over U.S. 23 for construction beginning July 28 and running through Sunday, Nov. 5.

Sylvan/Lima townships - I-94: The interstate will see intermittent single lane closures in both directions from Freer Road to the Washtenaw/Jackson county line.

Scio Township - I-94: The highway will see single-lane closures in the westbound direction from Jackson Avenue to M-14 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Aug. 5 and Aug. 6.

Ann Arbor Township - Pontiac Trail: The road will see single-lane closures in both directions at U.S. 23 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 8 to Aug. 10.

Manchester Township - M-52: Both directions of the highway will see single-lane closures from Michigan Avenue to Austin Road for construction through Saturday, Aug. 26.

Washtenaw County Road Commission projects

Augusta Township - Rawsonville Road: The road is closed between Talladay and Willis roads until Aug. 21 for drainage improvements. A detour map is available online.

Augusta/Ypsilanti townships - Intersection of Bemis and Whittaker roads: The intersection is closed for the construction of a new roundabout through Sept. 1. A detour map is available online.

Dexter Township - Waterloo Road: The road will see intermittent lane closures between the township line and Island Lake Road through Aug. 11 for gravel road resurfacing.

Dexter Township - Brand Road: The road will see intermittent lane closures between Quigley Road and North Territorial Road from from Aug. 7 to Aug. 11 for gravel road resurfacing.

Freedom Township - Hieber Road: The road will see intermittent lane restrictions between Reno and Schneider roads from Aug. 4 to Aug. 11 for forestry and gravel resurfacing.

Lima Township - Jackson Road bridge: The bridge over the Mill Creek, between Steinbach Road and Parker Road, will see daytime lane closures the week of Aug. 7 for maintenance.

Lima Township - Plymouth-Ann Arbor Road bridge: The Bridge over Flemming Creek, between Birch Run Drive and M-153, will see daytime lane closures the week of Aug. 7 for maintenance.

Lima/Scio townships - Parker Road: The road will close between Shield Road and Dexter-Chelsea Road through Aug. 18 for a culvert replacement. A detour map is available online.

Lyndon/Sylvan townships - Various roads: Several roads in the townships will see intermittent lane restrictions for a Consumers Energy natural gas pipeline replacement project.

Manchester Township - Ayers Road: The road will see intermittent lane restrictions between the county line and Wellwood Road from Aug. 7 to Aug. 10 for forestry work.

Manchester Township - Kirk Road: The road will see intermittent lane restrictions between Tracey Road and M-52 from Aug. 7 to Aug. 11 for forestry work.

Manchester Township - Schleweis Road: The road will see intermittent lane restrictions between Boetger Road and Sandborn Road from Aug. 9 to Aug. 18 for forestry work.

Northfield/Salem townships - Dixboro Road: The road will see intermittent lane restrictions between 6 Mile Road and 7 Mile Road through Aug. 10 for drainage work. This project has been extended.

Northfield/Salem townships - Dixboro Road: The road will close between 7 Mile Road and 8 Mile Road from Aug. 7 to Aug. 10 for a culvert replacement.

Pittsfield Township - Morgan Road: The road between Carpenter Road and Michigan Avenue is closed for water main and road work until Aug. 31, an extended completion date. A detour map is available online.

Pittsfield Township - Platt Road: The road will see intermittent lane closures between Bemis Road and Michigan Avenue through September for construction of a non-motorized pathway.

Pittsfield Township - Crane Road: The road is closed between Textile Road and Michigan Avenue through Aug. 11 for sanitary sewer installation. A detour map is available online. This project has been extended.

Pittsfield Township - Carpenter Road: The road will see intermittent lane closures between Textile and Ellsworth roads through October for resurfacing.

Pittsfield Township - Textile Road: The road is closed between Carpenter and Crane roads for sanitary sewer installation through September. A detour map is available online.

Salem Township - Joy Road: The road will close between Gotfredson Road and a half-mile east of the intersection from through Aug. 14 for sanitary main work. A detour map is available online.

Saline Township - Intersection of Joy Road and Gotfredson Road: The intersection will close through Sunday, Aug. 27 for sanitary main work. A detour map is available online.

Scio Township - East Delhi Road: The road will see intermittent lane restrictions between the railroad tracks and Huron River Drive through Aug. 10 for crack sealing. This project has been extended.

Scio Township - Rose Drive: The road will see intermittent lane restrictions between Wagner Road and the end of the road through Aug. 10 for crack sealing. This project has been extended.

Scio Township - Liberty Road: The road will see intermittent lane closures between Knight Road and Westview Way through Aug. 11 for DTE Energy gas main work. This project has been extended.

Scio Township - Scio Church Road: The road will see intermittent lane restrictions between Parker and Zeeb roads through Aug. 10 for a rapid penetration emulsion. This project has been extended.

Scio Township - Wagner Ridge Court: The road will see intermittent lane restrictions between the dead end and Wagner Road through Aug. 10 for a rapid penetration emulsion. This project has been extended.

Scio Township - Daleview Drive: The road will see intermittent lane restrictions between Byington Boulevard and a point roughly 2,000 feet west through Aug. 10 for a rapid penetration emulsion. This project has been extended.

Scio Township - Enterprise Drive: The road will see intermittent lane restrictions off of Jackson Avenue through Aug. 10 for a rapid penetration emulsion. This project has been extended.

Scio Township - Huron River Drive bridge: The road will see daytime lane closures at the bridge over the Huron River between Tubbs and Wagner roads the week of Aug. 7 for maintenance.

Sharon Township - Jacob Road: The road will see intermittent lane restrictions between Easudes and Washburn roads through Aug. 8 for gravel resurfacing. This project has been extended.

Superior/Ypsilanti townships - Clark Road: The road will see lane restrictions west of Leforge road to the end of the road through Saturday, Sept. 30 for road resurfacing.

Sylvan Township - Fahrner Road: The road is closed over the railroad crossing between Kalmbach Road and Old U.S. 12 through Aug. 11 for railroad maintenance. A detour map is available online.

York Township - Mooreville Road: The road will close between Dennison Road/Stony Creek Road and Saline-Milan Road from Aug. 9 to Aug. 25 for road resurfacing. A detour map is available online.

Ypsilanti Township - Juneau Road: The road will see daytime lane closures between Jeffery Street and Levona Street through November for DTE gas line replacement.

Ypsilanti Township - Jay Avenue: The road will see daytime lane closures between Jeffery Street and Grove Road through November for DTE gas line replacement.

Ypsilanti Township - Janet Avenue: The street will see daytime lane closures between Jay Avenue and Arthur Street through November for a DTE gas line replacement project.

An updated list of Ann Arbor city street closures, the weekly Washtenaw County Road Commission schedule and the MDOT road closure map are all available online.

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