What: Street and Lane Closures Imposed for the (Dexter) Main Street Bridge Replacement & Dam Removal Project
When: Beginning Monday, May 19, 2008
Where: Jeffords Street and Dexter-Chelsea Road, located in the Village of Dexter and Scio Township
Why: Jeffords Street Closure; and daytime Lane Closures on Dexter-Chelsea Road with flagging operations
Background
Beginning on Monday, May 19, 2008, the Washtenaw County Road Commission will be implementing a CLOSURE of JEFFORDS STREET at Main Street in the Village of Dexter. This closure has been coordinated with the Village of Dexter, Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Department and Dexter Area Fire Department. This closure is expected to remain in place for approximately three (3) weeks, depending upon weather conditions, and will accommodate the construction of storm sewer and drainage structures along the west side of Jeffords Street.
Also beginning on Monday, May 19, 2008, the Washtenaw County Road Commission will be implementing a DAYTIME LANE CLOSURE on DEXTER-CHELSEA ROAD south of Dexter-Pinckney Road. Two-way traffic will be maintained on Monday, May 19, and Tuesday, May 20, 2008, with flagging operations. The intermittent stopping of traffic will be necessary and traffic delays will be likely. This lane closure will accommodate the construction of storm sewer and drainage structures along Dexter-Chelsea Road.
Two-way traffic continues to be maintained over the existing Main Street Bridge. Phase 1 construction of the northerly portion of the new bridge is ongoing. Steel sheet cofferdams have been erected and foundation excavation is underway. Activities related to the removal of the Mill Creek Dam are expected to begin on Monday, June 2, 2008.
To maintain the safety of road crews, please reduce speeds and drive cautiously through the work zone. The posted speed limit within the project limits is 25 mph. The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Department is assuring the safety of the road crews and the motorists through increased enforcement activity during construction. The Road Commission thanks you in advance for your patience as we continue these improvements for the county road system and the Village of Dexter.
Contact
If you have any questions concerning this project, please phone Aaron Berkholz, P.E., Construction Supervisor, at (734) 327-6682, or email berkholza@wcroads.org.