Ellsworth Rd

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On August 28th, Cadillac Asphalt, the contractor working for the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC), completed placing pavement markings on Ellsworth Road between Platt Road and Carpenter Road in Pittsfield Township. As a preventative measure, foam repairs were made to stormwater basins along Ellsworth Rd. At that time, all lane closures were opened.  

Next steps: crews plan to perform some site cleanup along the project route and will place specialty pavement markings for the bike and turn lanes. Traffic will be maintained during this work. 

If you have questions about the project, contact Neeko Robison, Project Manager – Design & Construction, (734) 327-6660, or via email at [email protected]. 

Pictured above, pavement markings were placed along Ellsworth Rd in Pittsfield Township. 

Pictured above, foam repairs were performed on stormwater catch basins along Ellsworth Rd. 

On August 27th, Cadillac Asphalt, the contractor working for the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC), completed paving Ellsworth Road between Platt Road and Carpenter Road in Pittsfield Township. The hot mix asphalt pavement used for designated segments of this county primary road included ground tire rubber material. The intent is to study the potential improved durability and performance of this modified asphalt. 

The contractor is scheduled to apply permanent lane markings this week, weather and scheduling permitting. 

If you have questions about the project, contact Neeko Robison, Project Manager – Design & Construction, (734) 327-6660, or via email at [email protected]. 

Pictured above, the contractor placing the ground tire rubber asphalt mix along Ellsworth Rd in Pittsfield Township. 

During the week of August 11, Cadillac Asphalt, the contractor working for the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC), completed curb and storm structure repairs along Ellsworth Road between Platt Road and Carpenter Road in Pittsfield Township. 

What’s Next: 

The newly placed concrete has cured and reached the required strength. The contractor returned on August 21 to mill (remove) 2 inches of the existing asphalt surface on Ellsworth Road. This milling will prepare the roadway for the paving of a new asphalt surface. Work will continue through this weekend to pave the milled section. 

Project Highlights: 

This is not a typical paving project—Ellsworth Road is part of an innovative research partnership between WCRC, Michigan Technological University, and the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE). The goal: to evaluate the performance of a rubber-modified asphalt made from scrap tires. 

As part of this study: 

• More than 7,000 scrap tires will be recycled into rubber-modified asphalt. 
• Cadillac Asphalt will pave approximately 0.8 miles of Ellsworth Road using this rubberized material between the bridge over I-94 and Carpenter Rd. 
• For comparison, traditional asphalt will be applied on a different segment of the road—between Platt Rd and the bridge over I-94—to help researchers study the performance differences over time. 

This project is funded by a grant from EGLE and Michigan Transportation Funds (MTF). 

WCRC will continue to send updates as the project progresses. Have questions? Contact Neeko Robison, Project Manager – Design & Construction, (734) 327-6660, or via email at [email protected]

WHEN: Friday, February 14, 2025, at 11 a.m.

WHERE: Online: https://bit.ly/wcrcprojectmeeting

By Touchtone Phone: (929) 205-6099, Meeting ID: 879 2332 8754

WHY: The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will hold a virtual project information meeting regarding the planned County-wide Resurfacing Program taking place during the 2025 construction season.

During construction, traffic will be maintained under lane restrictions and flagging operations. During specific construction activities, the road may be closed, and a detour will be posted. WCRC estimates it will take approximately two/three weeks, on average, to complete each project, weather pending.

The virtual public meeting will be held via Zoom Friday, February 14, 2025, at 11 a.m. There will be a brief presentation followed by time for questions from the audience. A recording of the meeting will be posted to the project web page after the meeting.

Click here to learn more about joining the virtual meeting.

CONTACT: If you have any questions concerning these project, please contact Felix Weber-Bailey, Project Manager, (734) 327-6654, email [email protected], Kevin Dubnicki, Project Manager, (734) 327 -6693, email [email protected] and Ken Harris, Superintendent, (734) 327-6696, email [email protected]

WCRC will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes or printed material being presented at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities upon a 5-business day notice. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact Tiffany Oliphant, communications manager, by phone (734) 327-6646 or by email [email protected].

ISSUE DATE: 02/04/25

The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) is excited to announce a $9.4 million investments in improving approximately 37 miles of paved and unpaved roads across Washtenaw County during the 2025 construction season. These important projects are made possible through a combination of funding sources, including the 2025-2028 Four-Year County-Wide Roads and Non-motorized Millage, Federal Funds, Township partnerships, and Michigan Transportation Funds (MTF). 

 “This year’s resurfacing program is just one of the ways WCRC is committed to protecting the county’s transportation infrastructure,” said Brent Schlack, P.E., Director of Engineering and County Highway Engineer. “The successful completion of these critical projects requires a blend of resources and collaboration.” 

 Construction is slated to begin in mid-April and will continue through the fall of 2025, weather permitting. As part of this program, WCRC will also undertake necessary forestry work to maintain the safety and integrity of the roadways. 

 For a list of the specific projects, funding details, and anticipated traffic impacts, please refer to the links provided below for each project location. 

Motorists will experience road closures with detours, daytime road closures, lane restrictions, and flagging operations. WCRC will maintain access for residents who live or work within the project limits during construction. 

WCRC will host a virtual public information meeting regarding the County-wide Resurfacing projects on February 14, 2025. WCRC will post project updates online at wcroads.org. Residents can subscribe to road work advisories and project updates here.

For specific questions on these projects, contact Felix Weber-Bailey, Project Manager, (734) 327-6654, email [email protected], Kevin Dubnicki, Project Manager, (734) 327 -6693, email [email protected] and Ken Harris, Superintendent, (734) 327-6696, email [email protected].  

Pictured is a map of our 2025 County-wide Resurfacing Program.